The KUGB recognises that it has both moral and legal obligations to ensure that when it is given responsibility for children, it provides them with the highest possible standard of care.
These guidelines apply to all KUGB instructors, whether they act in a voluntary or professional capacity. They will also apply to any person who may have young Karate students in their charge, such as Referees and Judges or Examiners. This safeguarding legislation ties in with the Children Act 1989 and 2004, and the Children and Social Work Act 2017.
In addition, we are pleased to announce the formation of our new Safeguarding Team. This dedicated group of individuals will oversee the implementation of safeguarding policies, ensuring the safety and well-being of all our young members. The team is available to provide support, guidance, and a clear point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, further reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone involved in our activities
Safeguarding Officer
The Safeguarding Officer is responsible for dealing with and managing a concern or allegation involving harm, or risk of harm, to; a child or young person under 18 years of age or a vulnerable person over 18 years of age. All concerns of safeguarding will be reviewed and triaged by the Safeguarding Officer and will be dealt with directly, or where appropriate may be managed by another member of the Safeguarding Team, at the request of the Safeguarding Officer.
The Safeguarding Officer focuses on protecting individuals from harm, or potential risk of harm and ensuring safe policy, procedures, risk assessments and practice is carried out by the KUGB and KUGB clubs.
Welfare Officer
The Welfare Officer is responsible for dealing with and managing general welfare concerns and allegations relating to the general care or support, harm or risk of harm, discrimination, poor practice or abuse arising from; a member’s practice of karate at an affiliated KUGB club.
The Welfare Officer focuses on ensuring broader wellbeing needs are met within the KUGB and KUGB clubs.
Safeguarding Team Members
Safeguarding Team Members are members of the team who may be asked to support the Safeguarding Officer or Welfare Officer with any concerns or issues raised. This would only be at the request of the Safeguarding Officer or Welfare Officer and is a supportive mechanism in order to manage any conflicts and share workload as necessary.
