Safeguarding

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We take our responsibilities for the safeguarding of all our students very seriously. As such, Harper Martial Arts is signed up to the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts, a scheme that recognises clubs or providers in England who have demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards.

As a member of the Professional Unification of Martial Arts, we are also required to attend regular Safeguarding training and must have an up-to-date DBS check document - copies of these can be viewed on request to the instructor.

PUMA has a dedicated safeguarding team and a comprehensive Safeguarding Code of Practice to which all instructors must adhere.

Parent, Carer and Child Code of Conduct
Instructor Code of Ethics

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) We 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 policy 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.

The full Safeguarding Code of Practice can be found on the PUMA website - puma-uk.com/safeguarding. Parents, carers and students are strongly encouraged to read it.

PUMA has a dedi who are available for advice and support. This team ensures that the wellbeing of all our students is paramount and that all instructors and school owners are aware of their responsibilities

The PUMA Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) is Ms Louise Reeve, 4th Degree Black Belt, Taekwon-do instructor and school owner. She is a Level 3 Safeguarding trainer and should be the primary contact for all safeguarding queries relating to PUMA schools, instructors and students.

Ms Reeve can be contacted on:

Telephone: 07866 723631
Email: cpo@puma-uk.com