Safeguarding for children and adults

In March 2019, we successfuly obtained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts which recognises martial arts schools who have reached and maintained excellent safeguarding standards. It will empower parents and carers to make informed decisions when selecting a club or provider for their child.

We have also successfully renewed in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

The code (which can be viewed here: 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, including the Child Protection in Sport, the Ann Craft Trust and the National Working Group.

The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts covers five broad areas:

Policy: having a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place that has been updated in the last three years
Procedures / systems: covering areas such as reporting concern, through to recruitment of staff and volunteers
Practices: covering codes of conduct for children, coaches and parents through to practical guidance on the use of social media
Education and training: ensuring that coaches are appropriately qualified and have undertaken safeguarding training
Implementing and monitoring: ensuring that policies are reviewed regularly and that risk assessments are in place.

WHO CAN I CONTACT ABOUT SAFEGUARDING?

Introducing our safeguarding officer

Our safeguarding officer is PSBN Sally Runnacles.

If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact PSBN Sally on 07795117701 or email ksw.yeovil@gmail.com.

Alternatively, for further information, please contact

Childline: web – https://www.childline.org.uk/ or phone 0800 1111

NSPCC: email – help@nspcc.org.uk or phone 0808 800 5000

Local Authority Safeguarding Lead for children

Name: Children’s Social Care

Email: childrens@somerset.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 123 2224

If you would like to speak to a social worker outside of office hours, please phone the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0300 123 23 27

Local safeguarding Adults Board

Name: Adult Social Care

Email: adults@somerset.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 123 2224

Police contact

You can contact the police directly by dialling 101 and they will discuss with Social Care what action should be taken. In an emergency always contact the police by dialling 999.