17/08/2019
We are delighted to state that the 'United Karate Association' (UKA) has been awarded the 'Sport England Safeguarding Code Mark in Martial Arts'.
The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts has been created to give parents and carers peace of mind when searching for martial arts clubs suitable for children or adults in their care.
Funded by the National Lottery, this scheme was launched by the Sports Minister in early 2018 and is delivered through a group of partners and experts in safeguarding such as the Child Protection in Sport Unit (NSPCC) and Sport England.
As such, any martial arts club /organisation or individual in England who has achieved the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts, has successfully demonstrated that they have a good working knowledge of quality safeguarding practices and will be able to reassure you that they have the following in place:
*Disclosure and Barring Service Check for all coaches, staff and volunteers (this indicated if a person has a conviction to their name).
*Safeguarding awareness training for all coaches, staff and volunteers.
*All coaches will have hold a minimum coaching standard or coaching qualification.
*A Safeguarding Policy.
*A Safe Practice Policy.
*Insurance documentation.
*A reporting system for reporting participants' safety and welfare.
*A complaints process for parents and all participants.
AND
*Code of Conduct for children/young people, coaches/volunteers and parents.
If you're a parent or carer of a participant who attends a UKA club and wish to know more please check out the UKA web site: www.officialuka.co.uk
If you are a parent or carer of a participant who attends a martial arts organisation without the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts "mark", please encourage them to work towards meeting the required standards of the Safeguarding Code by visiting https://www.safeguardingcode.com/
