As our employee or a volunteer at Inspired Martial Arts, we would like you to:
- implement our safeguarding policy and procedures
- report any concerns about or allegations of abuse or poor practice
- listen to any concerns that parents, children or other students might have
- consider your behaviour – do not engage in any behaviour that constitutes any form of abuse
- do not smoke, consume alcohol or take drugs on our premises or anywhere else when you are representing us
- respect your position of trust and maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships with students, especially young people. Engaging in sexual behaviour with any child under the age of 16 is illegal
- keep any coaching and safeguarding training up-to-date
- keep students in your sessions safe by supervising appropriately, using safe methods and techniques and by putting safety first
- make sure you have an appropriate number of instructors and assistants before the class begins
- ensure equipment is fit for purpose, safe to use and accessible
- respect people’s trust and rights whilst being honest and open with them
- champion everyone’s right to take part and celebrate difference in our club by not discriminating against anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or ability
- stop the class if an injury happens, administer first aid and call for help when necessary
- use constructive and positive methods of developing students’ skills, without humiliating or harming them
- behave appropriately online in accordance with our online safety and acceptable use policy
- challenge and address instances of poor, negative, aggressive or bullying behaviour amongst young people and adults (including parents)
- lead by example when it comes to good sportsmanship, positive behaviour and commitment to the sport
- develop positive relationships with parents and catch up with them regularly about their child’s development
- make our club a friendly and welcoming place to be!
As our employee or our volunteer, we understand you have the right to:
- enjoy the time you spend with us and be supported in your role
- be informed of our safeguarding and reporting procedures and development in all aspects of your role
- be listened to
- be involved and contribute towards decisions with the club
- be respected and treated fairly by us
- feel welcomed, valued and not judged based on your race, gender, sexual orientation or ability
- be protected from physical and emotional abuse from parents, children or other students and be supported to resolve conflicts
We expect all of our employees and volunteers to follow the behaviours and requests set out in this code. If any employee or volunteer behaves in a way which contradicts any of the points set out above, we will address the problem straight away and aim to resolve the issue.
Continued issues and repeated breaches of this code may result in us taking disciplinary action against you (with the involvement of governing bodies) and ultimately in your dismissal from the club.
Note: Where we refer to “parents” we mean parents and carers inclusively. The term “child” or “children” describes any person under the age of 18.