Local club leads the way with new Safeguarding Code​

Exeter Martial Arts is  leading the charge in sports safeguarding, having successfully been recertified with the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts “mark”.

Developed in consultation with Sport England, representatives from martial arts governing bodies, and leading safeguarding experts, the Code is funded by the National Lottery and was launched by the Sports Minister in 2018.

Achieving the Safeguarding Code, demonstrates our commitment to upholding the duty-of-care we have to the community and young people and recognise us as a martial arts provider that has reached and effectively maintained and high-level safeguarding standards. The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts has been created so that parents and carers can clearly identify a martial arts provider that has demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards and can make informed decisions when selecting a club for their child.

Sue Harrison, Stakeholder Marketing at the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts said

“We are delighted to see Exeter Martial Arts  have successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.”

“When making choices about martial arts schools, parents and carers can easily determine, and be reassured that clubs in their local area are committed to safeguarding and upholding safe practices for their children if they appear on our register.” 

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