Safeguarding

Forza Karate Club (FKC) acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. FKC are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and local authority requirements.

Forza Karate Club are affiliated to the English Karate National Governing Body (EKNGB) via our association Frontier Karate Association.

As part of our safeguarding policy, FKC will:

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  Promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• 2
  Ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify, and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.
• 3
  Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern — ensuring that confidential, detailed, and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored.