Safeguarding

NAMA
SAFEGUARDING CODE of CONDUCT

The Newton Abbot Martial Arts takes its duty of care to junior students very seriously.

NAMA has a dedicated children's syllabus, a comprehensive Safeguarding Code of Conduct and has all it's safeguarding training through British Martial Arts and Boxing Association and their safeguarding team..

The current DSL is Mr Ed Colman-Roberts who can be contacted at 07957897217 however if you do not wish to discuss this with Ed, then below we also have Miss Abel who is well versed in safeguarding and her information below.

Newton Abbot Martial Arts Safeguarding lead is Miss Sam Abel I Degree.

Miss Abel is a primary school teacher, early years professional and qualified to Safeguarding Level 2.”

s.abel@live.co.uk

NAMA is in the proccess of whiting their own safeguarding code of conduct and mission statement in the meantime we will be upholding the high standard of PUMA and their own statement.

Professional Unification of Martial Arts (P.U.M.A.)
Safeguarding Code of Conduct Mission Statement

The Professional Unification of Martial Arts (P.U.M.A.) acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students and adults especially those who are most vulnerable / impressionable (Children and Adults at Risk) and are fully committed to ensuring our safeguarding practice recognises and reflects our statutory responsibilities and government guidance and that it complies with best practice.

Our Safeguarding Code of Conduct recognises that the welfare and interests of Children and Adults at Risk are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, gender, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or status, all students:

have a positive and enjoyable experience of Martial Arts with P.U.M.A. in a safe and person centred environment.

are suitably safeguarded whilst participating in Martial Arts or other activities/events provided by or through P.U.M.A.

P.U.M.A acknowledges that some students, including students with disabilities / illness (mental and physical), young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure we safeguard their welfare.

As part of our Safeguarding Code of Conduct P.U.M.A. will:

promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of any vulnerable group
communicate to everyone to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding. P.U.M.A. will also provided appropriate learning opportunities and will recognise, identify and appropriately respond to signs of inappropriate behaviour and other safeguarding concerns relating to any of our members.
ensure as far as practicable, that appropriate action is taken in the event of any incident or where safeguarding concerns are identified and will support individuals provided concerns are raised or disclosed.
ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored.
embrace the ‘safer recruitment principles’ for those in positions of trust and influence within P.U.M.A.
ensure as far as practicable, that robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation.

P.U.M.A’s Safeguarding Code of Conduct will be widely promoted and enforced for everyone involved within the organisation. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the organisation.

Monitoring

P.U.M.A’s Safeguarding Code of Conduct will be reviewed minimum 3 yearly but also in the following circumstances:

change in legislation and/or government guidance

as or when required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, UK Sport

as or following a result of any other significant change or event.

Actions

Our Safeguarding Code of Conduct which cover our detailed and specific safeguarding protocols will be available on the P.U.M.A. website. School owners, instructors and anyone else involve in working with Children and Adults at risk will be notified of the initial update and any further updates which occur.

Parents, Carers and students will be strongly encouraged to read it.

Please visit the puma-uk.com webpage for details and links to the topics listed below.

Duty of care.

Students with additional needs.

Bullying.

Cyber safety.

Recruitment and training for Instructors, helpers and volunteers.

Types of Abuse

Reporting process.

Reporting Form Document

Disciplinary process (internal) for safeguarding.

Role of Designated Safeguarding Lead. (formerly child protection/safeguarding officer)