Enacted: May 2024
Review Date: May 2026
Written by Claire Toy – Registered Social Worker on Behalf of the JAC
Safeguarding
The welfare of children and vulnerable adults within Aikido is paramount and the JAC are committed to ensuring the correct policies are adhered to within the organisation. The JAC safeguarding policies contain the principles which must be adhered to by all clubs in teaching Aikido to ensure that children and vulnerable adults can be healthy and happy, and enjoy and develop as individuals in the martial art of Aikido.
The JAC Lead Safeguarding Officer will support all clubs to ensure that best practice is followed at all times.
Child Protection
Child protection and safeguarding means protecting children from abuse, and identifying and stopping abuse that might already be happening. (Childrens Society 2024)
The JAC have developed the following documents to reflect their expectations of organisations, dojo’s and individuals as relates to child protection:
- Child Protection Policy
- Safer Recruitment Policy
- Joining a JAC Member Organisation Club.
- Responsibilities for the Safe Practice of Aikido
- Single Central Record
- Protection of Vulnerable Adults
A vulnerable adult is a person over the age of 18 who may be in need of extra support. They may be deemed vulnerable due to their age, having a learning disability, physical disability, sensory impairment or mental health problem. They also may be unable to take care of themselves without the support of other adults and may be unable to protect themselves from harm. (AgeUK 2024)
The JAC have developed the following documents to reflect their expectations of organisations, dojo’s and individuals as relates to the protection of vulnerable adults.
- Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding and Protection Policy
- Safer Recruitment Policy
- Joining A JAC Member Organisation Club.
- Responsibilities for the Safe Practice of Aikido
- Single Central Record
- Individuals with Safeguarding responsibility
The JAC Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is: Tony Parkes | tonyparkes9658@gmail.com