THANKS to a partnership between Exeter College Business Solutions and training provider Formative Consultancy & Training Services Ltd, over 30 security staff at Yeovil Town FC’s Huish Park are celebrating – having gained their Level 2 NVQ qualifications in Spectator Safety.

In order to gain the qualification, they each had to complete six units of the course, which covered topics ranging from preparing for spectator events and dealing with accidents and emergencies to crowd monitoring, controlling entry and exit, and conflict management training.

Richard Atkins, Principal at Exeter College and season ticket holder at Yeovil Town, said: “The College, Formative Consultancy and Yeovil Town Football Club worked highly effectively together and, as a result, ensured that the safety stewards were able to successfully work towards achieving these qualifications. Not only will this benefit the staff and club, but also all the supporters who regularly cheer on The Glovers at every home game.”

Congratulating all those who completed their qualifications, Ian Reed, Training Director for Formative Consultancy & Training Services, said: “It doesn’t matter what event is taking place, stewards are there to ensure people do not get injured. At the same time, they must also be prepared to deal with any eventuality on the terraces. The fact that all the security team have passed these qualifications is great news for all at Yeovil Town Football Club”.

No stranger to providing training to well-known football and rugby clubs across the UK, as well as to the NHS and other major clients, Ian added: “Working with both the club and the staff at Yeovil Town Football Club and Exeter College has been brilliant and we found ourselves working in a really nice atmosphere. We are delighted to have been involved in this partnership with Exeter College and Yeovil Town FC to provide the training.”

Speaking on behalf of the club, Chairman, John Fry added: Effective training is vital for all our staff at Yeovil Town and we are delighted how successful our first batch of Stewards have performed thanks to our association with the College. I hope our relationship can continue for many years to come with similar success rates from future students.”

For further information, please call Sylvia Jarman on 01392 205585 or 07800 745855 or email sylviajarman@exe-coll.ac.uk

Photo caption:
Exeter College Principal Richard Atkins (lt) with John Fry, Yeovil Town Football Club (rt ) and Ian Reed, Formative Consultancy and Training Services celebrating with YTFC’s security staff