Safeguarding & Welfare

Club Welfare Officers: 

For all Safeguarding or Welfare & Child Protection issues please contact 

Wayne Butler - 07890 349451

Marie Shoulder - 07581 046740

Email - shropshirekarate@gmail.com  

England Karate Safeguarding Policy: 

Microsoft Word - EK S:Guard 2:20.doc.x.doc (amauk.org) 

AMA Safeguarding & Welfare Officer: 

Alternatively, you may contact Peter Wright:  

Email - southendgojukai@hotmail.com or mobile: 07896262258

https://www.amauk.co.uk/about-us/officials/88-peter-wright-welfare-officer.html

Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts

https://www.safeguardingcode.com/course/view.php?id=7

Safe Practice Policy

AMA-Safe-Practice-Policy-18.07.20-.pdf (amauk.org) 

Shotokan Karate training is based largely on the  development of character, discipline and respect. Observing etiquette is  a fundamental expression of the respect that is expected to be given to  the instructors and your fellow students.

With  this in mind, the points of etiquette and rules outlined below should be  adhered to when training at Farmhouse Shotokan Karate club. Failure to  adhere to the rules could result in suspension from the club. 

1. You must bow “Rei” when you enter and leave the Dojo. 
2. Address your instructor as “Sensei” at all times when you are in the Dojo. 
3. At all times students must respect and obey the instructor and other higher ranking grades and show respect for the Dojo. 
4. 'OSS'  is a sign of respect and is used generally in Karate especially in the  following situations: a) during the formal bow at the beginning and the  end of each lesson; b) upon receiving any advice or command from the  instructor; c) when bowing to your training partner before or after any  activity; d) in any other appropriate situation, for instance during  gradings or competitions.
5. Always line up quickly and in grade order. 
6. Any  member arriving late must take up a kneeling position at the front of  the Dojo and await permission from the instructor before joining the  class. On receiving permission, bow & join the class. 
7. No-one is to leave the class without first obtaining permission from the instructor. 
8. You may ask questions during the lesson by raising your hand and waiting to be recognised. 
9. Keep finger and toe nails clean and short to prevent injury to other students when practising together. 
10. Long hair must always be tied back. 
11. Personal hygiene must be of an acceptable standard to ensure a pleasant training environment for all members. 
12. Keep  your Gi (karate suit) clean, smart and in good repair. Girls may wear a  plain white top under their jacket with no buttons, collar, zips or  fastenings for safety reasons. 
13. Remove all jewellery and watches before training. 
14. Turn your back if you have to adjust your Gi or tie your belt. 
15. You must not swear or use offensive language whilst in the Dojo. 
16. Members must not use their skills in any offensive way outside the Dojo.

Parents Code of Conduct

Parents are expected to: -  

1. Positively reinforce their child/young person and show an interest in their chosen activity. 
2. Do not place the child under pressure or push them into activities they do not want to do. 
3. Deliver and collect the child punctually to and from coaching sessions. 
4. Ensure their child is properly and adequately attired for the weather conditions at the time. 
5. Detail  any health concerns pertaining to the child on the consent form, in  particular breathing or chest conditions. Any changes in the state of  the child's health should be reported to the instructor prior to  coaching sessions. 
6. To inform the instructor prior to departure if a child is to be collected early from a coaching session. 
7. Encourage their child to play by the rules and teach them that they can only do their best. 
8. Behave  responsibly on the sidelines; do not embarrass your child. Do not  chatter between yourselves as this disrupts the philosophy  & concentration of the class. 
9. Ensure your child's hygiene and nutritional needs are met. 
10. Accept the official's judgement. 
11. Parents/Guardians have the right to:- 
12. Know their child is safe; 
13. Be informed of problems or concerns relating to their children; 
14. Be informed if their child is injured; 
15. Complain if they have concerns about the standard of coaching.