If you run a pub, club or venue, you will naturally want to make sure you keep all your customers safe. Available training and schemes include:
WAVE training
Welfare And Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) training is a package developed to provide those working in the licensed industry with an awareness of vulnerability, their responsibilities and how to deal with it.
WAVE Training aims to increase the skills, knowledge and confidence of those working in licensed premises focusing on identifying vulnerability and making appropriate interventions. It's based on 5 key principles:
- Preventing and reducing violent crime linked to the licensed economy
- Preventing and reducing sexual offences
- Reducing preventable injury linked to alcohol and drug use in the licensed economy
- Reducing opportunities for criminal activity and anti-social behaviour in licensed premises
- Promoting partnerships and engagement with communities and key stakeholders in the licensed economy.
How to get WAVE training
If you would like WAVE Training delivered in your venue, please contact the licensing team.
LSAVI accreditation
LSAVI enables licenced premises to identify and prioritise improvements to further raise safety and security standards in their venue.
As part of the Safety of Women at Night fund, we're offering this accreditation at a discounted rate for our bars, clubs, hotels and restaurants.
What is Licensing SAVI?
Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (Licensing SAVI) is a confidential self-assessment tool designed to help the owners and operators of licensed premises provide a safe and secure environment for their managers, staff, customers and local communities.
It does this by providing personalised advice and recommendations, which will assist you in working closely with Responsible Authorities and complying with the Licensing Act 2003, promoting its four Licensing Objectives:
- Prevention of crime and disorder
- Public safety
- Prevention of public nuisance
- Protection of children from harm
Why use licensing SAVI?
- Provides the latest COVID-19 guidance and advice
- Provides information on effective management practices and operational security as well as some practical examples
- Will demonstrate to the Responsible Authorities your compliance with the Licensing Act 2003
- Can form part of your application under the Licensing Act 2003, assist you with future refurbishments and ensure the highest levels of safety and security are achieved
- Helps you prioritise improvements, build upon areas of existing good practice and further raise your safety and security standards
- If you reach the required standard, you will be able to apply for accreditation and the Licensing SAVI Award, which can be used to promote the safety of your business to your customers
- Provide you with advice and guidance to enable you to develop a comprehensive staff training package.
How to get LSAVI accreditation
If you have a licenced premises and would like to know more about LSAVI and how you can gain access for a nominal fee, you will need to contact the licensing team.