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Safeguarding
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
South Bank Taekwondo (SBTKD), in accordance with Taekwondo Chungdokwan Great Britain (TCGB), is committed to providing a safe, respectful and supportive training environment for all members. The welfare of all students, instructors and visitors is paramount.
Policy
SBTKD is a full member of TCGB, which is affiliated with British Taekwondo. All members are expected to familiarise themselves with and follow British Taekwondo’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Safeguarding Adults Policy.
We are also committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting the welfare of everyone who takes part in Taekwondo. Further safeguarding guidance can be found on the British Taekwondo website. Read more.
Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Officer – Lisa Ellis-Hancock
Role of the SBTKD Safeguarding Officer
• Assist the association to fulfil its responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Promote adherence of the British Taekwondo Safeguarding Policy by SBTKD.
• Promote and ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Facilitate DBS applications within SBTKD/TCGB.
• Maintain own knowledge of safeguarding issues and keep up to date with good practice.
• Liaison with British Taekwondo and other relevant bodies.
• Support members of SBTKD with issues of welfare and reporting.
Reporting
Safeguarding should be a top priority for all those involved in all sport, whether a club, organisation, an individual or as a parent.
In the first instance, please report any incidents to the SBTKD Safeguarding Officer – Lisa Ellis-Hancock, who will then assist with reporting the matter to the British Taekwondo Safeguarding Lead Officer.
Contact Details
SBTKD Safeguarding Officer
Name: Lisa Ellis-Hancock
Tel: 07946255630
Email: lj.ehancock@icloud.com
Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Officer – Lisa Ellis-Hancock
Role of the SBTKD Safeguarding Officer
• Assist the association to fulfil its responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Promote adherence of the British Taekwondo Safeguarding Policy by SBTKD.
• Promote and ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Facilitate DBS applications within SBTKD/TCGB.
• Maintain own knowledge of safeguarding issues and keep up to date with good practice.
• Liaison with British Taekwondo and other relevant bodies.
• Support members of SBTKD with issues of welfare and reporting.
Reporting
Safeguarding should be a top priority for all those involved in all sport, whether a club, organisation, an individual or as a parent.
In the first instance, please report any incidents to the SBTKD Safeguarding Officer – Lisa Ellis-Hancock, who will then assist with reporting the matter to the British Taekwondo Safeguarding Lead Officer.
Contact Details
SBTKD Safeguarding Officer
Name: Lisa Ellis-Hancock
Email: sgwo.southbanktkd@gmail.com
Accredited
Safeguarding Code In Martial Arts
The Safeguarding Code gives everyone an opportunity to work towards earning recognition that shows they have reached and maintained excellent safeguarding standards. By attaining the Safeguarding Code ‘mark’, all clubs and instructors can demonstrate that they are actively working to protect the children, young people and adults that are involved in their activities – as well as their own coaches and instructors.
The mark demonstrates that quality safeguarding processes and practices are in place. The mark also helps participants, parents and carers in their decision of where to go to get involved in Martial Arts.
Guidance and Support
Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Officer
Lisa Ellis-Hancock
Role of the SBTKD Safeguarding Officer
• Assist the association to fulfil its responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Promote adherence of the British Taekwondo Safeguarding Policy by SBTKD.
• Promote and ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Facilitate DBS applications within SBTKD/TCGB.
• Maintain own knowledge of safeguarding issues and keep up to date with good practice.
• Liaison with British Taekwondo and other relevant bodies.
• Support members of SBTKD with issues of welfare and reporting.
Reporting
Safeguarding should be a top priority for all those involved in all sport, whether a club, organisation, an individual or as a parent.
In the first instance, please report any incidents to the SBTKD Safeguarding Officer – Lisa Ellis-Hancock, who will then assist with reporting the matter to the British Taekwondo Safeguarding Lead Officer.
Contact Details
SBTKD Safeguarding Officer
Name: Lisa Ellis-Hancock
Email: sgwo.southbanktkd@gmail.com
Accredited
Safeguarding Code In Martial Arts
The Safeguarding Code gives everyone an opportunity to work towards earning recognition that shows they have reached and maintained excellent safeguarding standards. By attaining the Safeguarding Code ‘mark’, all clubs and instructors can demonstrate that they are actively working to protect the children, young people and adults that are involved in their activities – as well as their own coaches and instructors.
The mark demonstrates that quality safeguarding processes and practices are in place. The mark also helps participants, parents and carers in their decision of where to go to get involved in Martial Arts.
Guidance and Support