Safeguarding Statement of Intent

We firmly believe that martial arts training presents a positive opportunity for all to learn martial arts and self defence, improve their confidence and develop as an individual. Everyone who participates is entitled to do so in a safe, fair and professional environment.

Accordingly, the individual club and lead instructor has a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that, when given the responsibility for children below the age of 18 or vulnerable adults, the highest standards of professionalism and care will always be exercised.

Our clubs are committed to the best practices which protect children and adults at risk from harm. Staff and volunteers accept and recognise their responsibility to provide an environment from which promotes their safety and protection at all times.

To achieve this, we will:

• develop and awareness of the issues which may lead to children or vulnerable adults being harmed.
• create an open environment, by identifying designated people for each club to whom the children can turn to if they need to talk.
• adopt the B.T.C / T.A.G.B. safeguarding policies and guidelines which include codes of conduct for all members and all adults working with children and vulnerable adults within our clubs, including instructors, parents and volunteers.
• have in place careful recruitment, selection and management procedures. These procedures will include regular support and supervision given to staff and volunteers.
• ensure that complaints, grievances and disciplinary procedures are in place.
• share information about concerns with children and parents and others who need to.
• ensure good and safe working / playing practices.
• be involved in training made available by the T.A.G.B. / B.T.C. as well as through the various agencies and companies available by us.
• uphold any changes within the B.T.C / T.A.G.B. safeguarding policies and implement them with immediate effect.
• have procedures relating specifically to bullying, trips away from the club and use of photography relating to the club.