Empowering Year 5 & 6 kids with confidence and awareness

At Fortis PST we specialise in delivering age-appropriate, engaging self-defence courses directly in primary schools, designed specifically for Years 5 and 6. Our mission is simple: to equip children with the awareness, confidence and practical tools they need to stay safe when travelling out on their own.

Group picture of children at Kenningtons Primary School who have completed a self defence course

Why Should Headteachers Trust FortisPST?

We understand the responsibility that comes with inviting any outside provider into your school. Our programme has been carefully crafted to align with educational safeguarding standards, PSHE frameworks, and your commitment to pupil wellbeing.

Here’s why primary school leaders trust us:

Curriculum Aligned Content

We reinforce PSHE and RSE themes such as managing fear, personal boundaries, and responsible decision-making.

Legally Aware Instruction

Pupils are educated on the UK laws surrounding self defence, as defined under section 3(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967.

Managing Threatening Situations

We teach pupils how to control the body’s natural fear respons to allow them to make the right decisions in threatening situations.

Experienced, Vetted Instructor

Jason has over 35 years of experience in teaching self defence and self protection strategies. Jason as a BTEC Level 3 qualification in self defence instruction, and a BTEC Level 3 qualification in teaching conflict management. He is fully DBS checked and first aid trained, and fully insured.

Training That Meets Health & Safety Obligations

The training we provide meets all the schools obligations under the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999. We provide a legally defensible course with risk assessments carried out before each course commences.

Find out more about how we can add value to your curriculum.