Please follow this link to find out more about the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.
At Bristol North & Bristol South TaeKwon-Do we take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously. All our instructors have had safeguarding training. Should you have any concerns you can speak to any of our instructors in confidence.
We are very proud to have been awarded the ‘Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts’ mark: The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts recognises clubs and providers in England who have have demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards. Governing bodies, associations, organisations, franchisers and activity deliverers can work towards attaining recognition along with clubs and individual instructors, coaches and teachers outside of a club structure.
The scheme empowers parents/carers and educational establishments to make informed decisions when selecting a club or provider for their child/children, young people or adults in their care.
The Safeguarding Code has been developed through close consultation between Sport England, representatives from martial arts governing bodies and those with years of expertise in safeguarding. Support was also provided by the Child Protection in Sport Unit, the Ann Craft Trust and NWG Network.
It is funded by the National Lottery and was launched by the Sports Minister in early 2018.
Our clubs are committed to good practice in which we protect children and vulnerable adults from harm. Our staff and volunteers accept and recognise their responsibility to provide an environment which promotes a safe and secure environment for all participants at all times.
As part of this process we want to ensure that some of our policies, procedures and codes of conduct are available to our members by having them available online, as well as having essential contact information freely available.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is:
Mrs Diana Weare
Contact Telephone (Mobile) +44 7841 032706
Contact Email Diana.dave@blueyonder.co.uk
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Mr Adam Gursztyn
Contact Telephone (Mobile) +44 7745797273
Contact Email: adamgursztyn@gmail.com
Should we need to escalate a case, we will contact the safeguarding team at Revolution TaeKwon-Do. These are also the people you can contact outside of our clubs should you have any concerns. You can also contact the police, your local council’s children’s social care or adult safeguarding team, or organizations like the NSPCC (for child abuse concerns) or a GP or healthcare professional. In case of immediate danger you should dial 999.
As part of our commitment, the following documents and policies are available to download:
Guidelines for dealing with an accident/incident
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding children
Safeguarding Policy and Statement
Missing Child Procedure
Preventing Abuse in Positions of Trust
Sports Equity Policy
Codes of Conduct for Parents/Carers
Code of Conduct for Students
Code of Conduct for Spectators
Code of Conduct for Instructors
Code of Conduct for Officials
Code of Conduct for Volunteers
