Inspire/BTC Safeguarding Policy  

Inspire Taekwondo Safeguarding Policy Statement Inspire Taekwondo is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all participants.

We believe that everyone has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

This safeguarding policy statement outlines our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people, and adults involved in our activities.

Key Commitments

1. Safety and Well-being: The safety and well-being of our participants are our top priorities. We will take all necessary steps to protect individuals from harm and ensure their welfare is safeguarded.

2. Zero Tolerance: We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, harassment, bullying, and any form of exploitation. All allegations and concerns will be taken seriously and responded to promptly and appropriately.

3. Empowerment: We will empower individuals by respecting their rights, providing information, and involving them in decisions that affect their lives.

4. Prevention: We are committed to preventing abuse and harm through robust recruitment practices, training, awareness-raising, and the promotion of a safe and inclusive environment.

5. Partnership: We will work in partnership with participants, their families, external agencies, and the wider community to promote safeguarding and respond effectively to any concerns.

Implementation

1. Policies and Procedures: The BTC have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place, including a Code of Conduct, whistleblowing procedure, and safeguarding reporting procedures.

2. Training and Education: All Instructors volunteers, and members will receive regular training on safeguarding issues to ensure they understand their responsibilities and can recognize and respond to concerns.

3. Reporting Concerns: Any concerns about the welfare of a participant must be reported immediately to the Inspire Instructor.All reports will be handled with confidentiality and sensitivity.

4. Support: We will provide appropriate support to those affected by safeguarding concerns, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support services.

5. Review and Monitoring: This safeguarding policy statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and up-to-date with current legislation and best practices. Has such all our Instructors are required to attend the BTC registered Instructor course. T

he BTC Safeguarding Policy lays out in more detail what we expect from everyone, and the action that we will take should things need addressing. If you have any concerns, please contact the Inspire safeguarding team. 

We accept that voicing concerns can be hard, but we want our sport to be a safe one and your concerns will be dealt with sensitively. Our policies are adopted from the NGB for Taekwondo the British Taekwondo Council BTC