Crosby & Formby
Door Supervisor & SIA top up / refresher courses for Crosby and Formby
From Crosby and Waterloo you're only a few stops from our training centre. Bootle New Strand is two stops from Waterloo and three from Blundellsands & Crosby on the Merseyrail Northern Line. Formby and Hightown are on the same line, further north.
We run the full Door Supervisor course (£250, 6 days), the Door Supervisor Top Up / Refresher (£150) and the Security Guard Top Up / Refresher (£100). We're family-run, with 692 five-star Google reviews.
- About 10 miles by road to our Bootle centre
- Waterloo to Bootle New Strand: 2 stops, no change
- Formby: same line, no change
- Free parking at the centre
- Door Supervisor £250 · top ups from £100
- Family-run · 692 five-star Google reviews
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five-star Google reviews
98%
of exams passed first time (Laser/Trident results, Nov 2025 to Nov 2026)
Laser Trident
approved training centre
Bootle
face-to-face training, L20 4AP
Getting to our Bootle centre from Crosby & Formby
By car
From Crosby and Waterloo it's only 2 to 4 miles, straight down the A565 through Seaforth into Bootle. From Formby it's about 9 to 10 miles: take the A565 south past Hightown and Crosby. Parking at the centre is free.
By train
Going towards Liverpool, the stops are Formby, Hightown, Hall Road, Blundellsands & Crosby, Waterloo, Seaforth & Litherland, then Bootle New Strand. You stay on the same train the whole way. The centre is about an 8-minute walk from Bootle New Strand.
Road distances are approximate (OpenStreetMap routing to L20 4AP). Check live times with Merseyrail, National Rail or Merseytravel before you travel.
Venue: St Mary's Complex, Waverley Street, Bootle L20 4AP. Map, walking routes and parking.
Security work in and around Crosby & Formby
Crosby, Waterloo and Formby have their own pubs and restaurants, but the bulk of the door work is a short trip away. You're on the same line as Liverpool city centre to the south and Southport to the north, so it's easy to take shifts in either.
Event security is close by too. Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is just south of Bootle, and Aintree Racecourse hosts the Grand National meeting. A Door Supervisor licence also covers security guarding, so retail and site work count as well.
Every employer sets its own requirements, and no course can promise a job. Your licence application is decided by the SIA.
Which course do you need?
Door Supervisor
£250
New to security, or want the licence that covers door work and guarding.
6 days, face to face. Need first aid? Add Emergency First Aid at Work for £75 – it runs on the morning of day one, so there is no extra day.
Course detailsDoor Supervisor Top Up / Refresher
£150
Renewing a Door Supervisor licence. This is the course people know as the top up – now officially called the refresher.
2 days. Your first aid must be valid for at least another 12 months – add EFAW for £50.
Course detailsSecurity Guard Top Up / Refresher
£100
Renewing a Security Guard licence (the Security Guard top up, now called the refresher).
1 day. Add EFAW for £50 if your first aid needs renewing.
Course detailsYou need a current first aid qualification (Emergency First Aid at Work or above) for SIA Door Supervisor training and for the top ups / refreshers. Emergency First Aid at Work is £100 on its own.
Upcoming dates in Bootle
Door Supervisor
| Dates | Book |
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| Mon 16 Nov – Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Book |
| Mon 30 Nov – Sat, 5 Dec 2026 | Book |
| Mon 14 Dec – Sat, 19 Dec 2026 | Book |
| Mon 11 Jan – Sat, 16 Jan 2027 | Book |
| Mon 25 Jan – Sat, 30 Jan 2027 | Book |
Door Supervisor Top Up / Refresher
Short videos before you book
Is door supervision for me?
1 min 46 s · captions
What to expect on your first day
1 min 56 s · captions
Time to renew your SIA licence?
1 min 4 s · captions
How to apply for your SIA licence
5 min 49 s · captions
Passed your course? Our SIA licence guide covers the application step by step, including which ID the SIA accepts. ESO is an independent training provider, not part of the SIA.
Questions from Crosby & Formby
How close is the centre to Crosby?
Very close. It's 2 to 4 miles by road down the A565, or two stops from Waterloo and three from Blundellsands & Crosby on Merseyrail, then about an 8-minute walk.
Can I get there from Formby by train?
Yes. Trains from Formby towards Liverpool stop at Bootle New Strand with no change, then it's about an 8-minute walk.
Reviews
Review: 5 Stars – Outstanding Training Experience I am giving a 5-star, outstanding award to ESO Training for the Door Supervisor’s course I recently completed. If you are looking for professional security training, look no further. The Facilities I was originally attracted to this course because of the free onsite parking and the nearby ASDA—meaning no expensive city parking or pricey lunches. The training takes place in a characterful old school building, but the classrooms themselves are modern and well-kitted out with comfortable chairs and two huge TV monitors. Simon, the owner, also provides an endless supply of free refreshments throughout the week. Expert Instruction Simon and George are incredibly approachable and bring a vast amount of industry experience to the table. Their method of engaging with students ensures that every hour is entertaining; from day one, you truly feel like you are being looked after. Support & Success Their training style gives you a very high probability of passing. Simon is genuinely invested in your success—he doesn't want anyone to fail and will even allow you to return until you pass. Once I succeeded, Simon updated my personal SIA account within just a few days, allowing me to apply for my license immediately. Final Thoughts I want to thank Simon and George for delivering a “top-notch” week. Thanks to their help, I’ve already applied for my license and am ready to get back on the employment ladder. I have so much respect for these guys; the entire process from start to finish took less than two weeks. I am so glad I chose this course. Thank you!
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