Local Preston club, Total Taekwondo Preston, is leading the charge in sports safeguarding, having successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts “mark”.
Achieving the Safeguarding Code demonstrates Total Taekwondo Preston’s commitment to upholding its duty of care to the community and young people. This recognition marks the club as a martial arts provider that has reached and effectively maintained good safeguarding standards. The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts has been created so that parents and carers can clearly identify martial arts providers that have demonstrated their adherence to good safeguarding practices, enabling them to make informed decisions when selecting a club for their child.
Sue Harrison, Stakeholder Marketing at the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts, said:
“We are delighted to see that so many clubs, including Total Taekwondo Preston, have successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts. When making choices about martial arts schools, parents and carers can easily determine, and be reassured that clubs in their local area are committed to safeguarding and upholding safe practices for their children if they display the Safeguarding Code ‘mark’.”
Stewart Howard, Head Instructor at Total Taekwondo Preston, commented:
“We are incredibly proud to have achieved the Safeguarding Code. This achievement underlines our dedication to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all our students. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our members is our top priority, and this recognition validates our continuous efforts in this area.”
Developed in consultation with Sport England, representatives from martial arts governing bodies, and leading safeguarding experts, the Code is funded by the National Lottery and was launched by the Sports Minister in 2018. To date, over 1300 clubs and settings have now attained the Code, and these can be viewed via an interactive map at: https://www.safeguardingcode.com/local/clubregistration/map.php
Safeguarding Code:
The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts recognises clubs and providers in England who have demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards. Governing bodies, associations, organizations, franchisers, and activity deliverers can work towards attaining recognition along with clubs and individual instructors, coaches, and teachers outside of a club structure.
The scheme empowers parents/carers and educational establishments to make informed decisions when selecting a club or provider for their child/children, young people, or adults in their care. The Safeguarding Code has been developed through close consultation between Sport England, representatives from martial arts governing bodies, and those with years of expertise in safeguarding. Support was also provided by the Child Protection in Sport Unit, the Ann Craft Trust, and NWG Network. It is funded by the National Lottery and was launched by the Sports Minister in 2018.
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