SAFEGUARDING CODE IN MARTIAL ARTS
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At Family Martial Arts we are proud to be affiliated to The Safeguarding Code. The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts recognises clubs or providers in England who have demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards. 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.
Meet our Safe Guarding Lead Master Victoria Smythe. She is the designated person within our sports organisation with primary responsibility for managing and reporting concerns about children and for putting into place procedures to safeguard children in the organisation. Master Smythe is supported by the safe guarding team Ms Armitage, Mr Ogden & Mrs Kelly
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Safe Guarding Lead
Master Victoria Smythe
Phone: 07738 679 355
https://www.safeguardingcode.com/parents
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This link explains why our safeguarding code is so important to us and to you.
The following clubs have obtained the Safeguarding code in Martial Arts:
Altrincham, Bolton, Boothstown/Withington, Bury, Cadishead, Denton, Hindley, Horwich, Preston, Lostock, Middleton, Oldham, Prestwich, Sale, St Helens, Stockport, Swinton, Wythenshawe/Urmston
FIRST AID QUALIFIED
At Family Martial Arts all of our Instructors undergo thorough First Aid Training and this is updated annually. We are also working towards having defibrillators installed in all of our academies for extra safety and peace of mind.
EXPERT & INSURED INSTRUCTORS
At Family Martial Arts all our Instructors undergo a thorough 100 Hour Certified Instructor Training Programme and are handpicked by Family Martial Arts as some of the best Instructors in the Industry. Instructors undergo weekly Continuous Professional Development Training as well as obviously being lifelong avid martial arts students themselves!