My Travel Safety |

MY TRAVEL SAFETY

A one-day bespoke course delivered at your house to a maximum of 6 students. The day is tailored for individual needs focusing on specific countries your child intends to visit but also includes useful information for daily or University life.

For Schools I can also offer a similar day designed for larger
groups and delivered at your school.

What's it about?

Developing the student's situational awareness so they are less likely to become a victim of crime or involved in a life threatening incident

7 hours discussion, group exercise, videos, anecdotes and practical advice focusing on:

Planning and Preparation

Travel tips and Personal Admin

Situational Awareness

Ways to develop 'The Sixth Sense'

Safety and Security

Transport, Hotels and Hostels, Medical preparation

Threat, Risks and Crime

Drink Spiking/Methanol poisoning, Pickpockets, Sexual Assault and Harassment, Street Crime

Terrorism

UK Counter Terrorism Policing Advice on what to do in the event of a terrorist incident

Who am I?

I currently train UK diplomats in travel safety before they deploy abroad to their Embassies or High Commissions located in fragile environments.

After school I backpacked around the world for 6 years before spending the next 32 years in Law enforcement and later as a Security Advisor with the National Crime Agency providing security and travel advice to our officers.

In 2019 I was posted to Kenya where I spent 4 years mentoring the Kenyan Police and travelled extensively through Africa.

I have 3 children who have all travelled safely to a number of developing countries.

I hold a DBS certificate, First Response Emergency Care certificate, Adult Education Training certificate and public liability insurance.

Testimonials

I think the course has really given my daughter the confidence to not panic when things don’t go smoothly and has helped her problem-solve with more confidence.

Mrs. Deemer, July 2025

Simon delivered a stimulating, engaging talk to our 6^th formers. He drew on real-life experiences which added depth to his guidance. The practical advice offered was constructive and enhanced their alertness and sense of personal responsibility, whilst also ensuring that they felt empowered to step forth in their own ventures. We would recommend him most warmly.

Hilary Ndongong, March 2025

Assistant Head, Ashford School