Child Protection Policy

Our Policy

 

Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us. Karate can have a very powerful and positive influence on people, especially young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement, it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, self-confidence, leadership and teamwork. These  positive  effects  can only take place if the instruction of Karate is in the right hands - those who  place the welfare of all young people first and adopt practices that support, protect and empower them. Instructors have a moral and legal responsibility to support and care for young people and disabled adults and to protect them from abuse. This responsibility applies not only while these students on the club premises, but also if they suspect abuse is taking place elsewhere. The reality is that abuse can take place in Karate as in other physical activities and Sports. Instructors are expected to demonstrate a duty of care towards children, equivalent to that which a reasonable and prudent parent would expect from a teacher in a school environment...

 

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