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The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced substantial updates to its licensing criteria that will take effect on 1 December 2025. These changes will influence anyone applying for a new licence, renewing an existing one, or entering the private security sector for the first time.

Delivering first aid training is a responsibility that demands accuracy, consistency, and confidence. Whether a trainer is new or experienced, the quality of their teaching materials directly affects the learners’ engagement, understanding, and overall course outcomes.

In today’s competitive training market, every hour spent writing slides, preparing handouts or checking assessments is an hour not spent earning. For training providers, independent instructors and centres alike, efficiency matters. That is why the right first aid training materials are not a nice extra, they are a strategic asset.

High quality, reliable materials that support confident delivery and meet professional expectations.

We provide end to end protection built on extensive operational leadership (over 25 years).

The backbone of any successful construction project, manufacturing line, or warehouse operation is its people.

We’re proud to offer a significant discount on first aid training, and this is more than a deal, it’s an investment in resilience, compliance, and team confidence.

When it comes to First Aid, most people assume it’s just CPR, bandages, and a tick-box certificate. But at SWBM Academy, we believe First Aid should be more than just another qualification, it should be an empowering, life-saving experience. Whether you're a security officer, office worker, shop manager, carer, or simply a responsible parent, First Aid is a skill every person should have and have properly.

You're right to question the boundaries. School searches follow clear rules, but do they apply anywhere else? Here’s what UK law actually says.

The criminal threat has changed. Today’s retail theft is often run by professional groups using distraction, coordination, and stealth to hit multiple locations in one shift.

AI facial recognition is becoming mainstream in retail settings, especially supermarkets and convenience stores. While it offers powerful detection, it also raises legal concerns and ethical questions.

Retail crime is evolving rapidly and so must the guards who protect stores. Here's how retail security is changing in 2025 and what you need to prepare for.