A safe and supportive club
Safeguarding at Stevenage Karate Club
We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for every child, young person and adult who trains with us. All of our instructors undergo enhanced DBS checks and take part in regular safeguarding training. As a member of JKA England, we follow JKA England’s safeguarding policies, procedures and regulations.
Your safeguarding contact
Club Welfare Officer
Our Club Welfare Officer is available to listen, offer guidance and make sure safeguarding concerns are handled appropriately.
Adam’s role within the club
Adam is the first point of contact for safeguarding and welfare matters at Stevenage Karate Club. His role is to help promote a safe club environment, listen to concerns, provide appropriate advice and ensure that any safeguarding matter is recorded and referred through the correct channels.
He also supports the club in following JKA England’s safeguarding requirements and helps instructors, students, parents and carers understand how to raise a concern.
Speak up
What to do if you have a concern
You do not need to be certain that something is wrong before raising a concern. Please share anything that has made you worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or adult.
Raise the concern within the club
Contact the Club Welfare Officer, Adam Kent, or speak to the Chief Instructor as soon as possible. They will listen and make sure the concern is handled in line with the appropriate safeguarding procedures.
Contact JKA England when appropriate
If your concern is about the Club Welfare Officer or the Chief Instructor, contact the JKA England Safeguarding Officer directly.
If a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.
Guidance and reporting
Policies and procedures
Use the links below to view JKA England’s safeguarding guidance, read the full safeguarding policy or access the incident reporting form.
JKA England Safeguarding Area
Access current safeguarding information, contacts and guidance from JKA England.
Visit safeguarding areaJKA England Safeguarding Policy
Read the policy that sets out JKA England’s safeguarding expectations and procedures.
Read the policyJKA England Safeguarding Incident Form
Open the form used to record and report a safeguarding incident or concern.
Open the incident form