Safeguarding Commitment Statement
Amity Taekwon-Do is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning/caring environment for all of our students.
The Club commitment is:
- To take its role in safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable groups and promotion of their welfare very seriously.
- To ensure all safeguarding matters are investigated following the BTC policy and appropriately reported/referred.
To achieve this, the Club will:
- Ensure Instructors are fully aware that safeguarding is a key responsibility.
- Have an appointed Safeguarding Welfare Officer.
- Support the Welfare Officer without question.
- Provide mandatory safeguarding training to all club officials irrespective of the person’s role (protection of children and protection of vulnerable groups)
To achieve this, all club officials will:
- Take the BTC’s policy and commitment to safeguarding very seriously.
- Contribute to a safe, supportive caring environment for students and colleagues.
- Attend and complete mandatory safeguarding training as per BTC procedures.
- Keep up to date records as required.
Parents Carers will:
- Take the BTC’s policy and commitment to safeguarding very seriously.
- Never keep concerns about the safety of our students to yourself.
- Report any concerns to Club Welfare Officer.
- Abide by Code of Ethics and Conduct. Page 6 of BTC Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy 2024
Our Safeguarding Policy sets out the responsibilities of all club officials. A copy of the BTC safeguarding policy can be obtained from the Instructor, club administration, on our website or visit the BTC website www.tkdcouncil.com and download a copy. If you require these documents, please ask for them.
If you have any questions regarding safeguarding or have any concerns regarding the safety and welfare of a student, please speak to Mr Elliott Callahan who is our Club Welfare Officer. He can also be contacted at elliott@tkd.training.