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 Federation (EKF) via our association Frontier Karate Association.
As part of our safeguarding policy, FKC will:
- Promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- 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.
- 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/ensure that confidential, detailed, and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored.
Safeguarding Team
Lead Safeguarding Officer
scott.nicholls@forzakarate.co.uk
If 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
FKC Safeguarding Policy – Children (2023)
FKC Safeguarding Policy – Adults (2023)
FKC Safeguarding Flowchart – Children
FKC Safeguarding Flowchart – Adults
FKC Code of Conduct – Students
FKC Code of Conduct – Parents / Carers
FKC Code of Conduct – Instructors / Coaches / Volunteers
Local Safeguarding Children’s Board
Havering Safeguarding
Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) – 01708 433222
Out of hours/weekends – 01708 433999
Rochford Safeguarding
Call Essex County Council Adult Social Care on 0345 603 7630 (Out of office hours – 0345 606 1212)
Call RDC’s Safeguarding Officer on 01702 546 366
Basildon Safeguarding
Essex County Council Children and Families Hub – 0345 603 7627
Southend Safeguarding
MASH | Mon to Thurs: 9am to 5.30pm Friday: 9am to 4.30pm | 01702 215007 |
Emergency Duty Team | Out of hours, 365 days a year | 0345 606 1212 |