Safeguarding
The welfare of every child and young person in our club is our highest priority.
Our commitment
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:
- 1Promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- 2Ensure 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.
- 3Ensure 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.
Safeguarding Team
Lead Safeguarding Officer
scott.nicholls@forzakarate.co.ukIf you have any concerns at all in regards to the welfare or safeguarding of any child please contact the designated Safeguarding Team or the Chief Instructor and they will guide you.
Safeguarding Documents
Local Safeguarding Children's Board
Havering Safeguarding
- Monday to Friday (9am–5pm): 01708 433222
- Out of hours / weekends: 01708 433999
Rochford Safeguarding
- Essex County Council Adult Social Care: 0345 603 7630
- Out of office hours: 0345 606 1212
- RDC's Safeguarding Officer: 01702 546 366
Basildon Safeguarding
- Essex County Council Children and Families Hub: 0345 603 7627
- Essex Effective Support
Southend Safeguarding
- MASH — Mon–Thu 9am–5.30pm, Fri 9am–4.30pm: 01702 215007
- Emergency Duty Team (out of hours, 365 days): 0345 606 1212



