County Lines and Knife Crime Training in Swindon
Understand how criminal gangs exploit children through county lines drug networks, and recognise the signs that a young person is being drawn into knife crime.
About this course
Our County Lines and Knife Crime course gives your team the confidence and competence to respond when it matters. Delivered by experienced, friendly tutors, it blends practical, hands-on practice with clear guidance — so learners leave genuinely ready, not just certified. Training runs at your own premises anywhere across Swindon and Wiltshire, or at our dedicated training suite on Welton Road.
Who is it for?
Suits teachers, pastoral and youth workers, social care staff, police and community workers, and anyone supporting adolescents at risk of criminal exploitation.
What the course covers
- What county lines are and how the model operates
- Criminal exploitation, cuckooing and debt bondage
- Vulnerability and recruitment of children into gangs
- Recognising the signs of involvement and going missing
- The drivers and consequences of knife carrying
- The link to modern slavery and the National Referral Mechanism
- Safeguarding responses and reporting concerns
What you’ll walk away with
- Recognise the signs of county lines and criminal exploitation
- Take appropriate safeguarding action for at-risk young people
- Certificate on completion evidencing awareness training
Delivery & group options
We run this course for whole teams, small groups and individuals. On-site delivery is ideal if you have several people to train — it’s cost-effective and works around your shifts. Prefer a smaller setting? Join a scheduled course at our Swindon centre. Every booking includes course materials and certification, with digital certificates issued promptly.
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“Standard of training was top notch. Tom was very professional and his technique was a good tool to have.”
“Excellent facilities, air con, lunch and two very excellent instructors. Thanks Jason & Thomas.”
“Amazing and very supportive when I did my first aid at work course. Huge thank you to the team.”
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Get friendly, expert training for your team — on-site across Swindon and Wiltshire or at our centre. Request your no-obligation quote now.