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McKinstry Family Martial Arts acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of 
children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, 
government guidance and complies with best practice and World Moo Duk Kwan requirements.

The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all 
circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender 
reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all 
children

• have a positive and enjoyable experience of Martial Arts at McKinstry Family Martial Arts in a 
safe and child centred environment.

•     are protected from abuse whilst participating in Soo Bahk Do (our Martial Art) or outside of 
the activity.

•   McKinstry Family Martial Arts acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and 
young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and 
we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.
As part of our safeguarding policy McKinstry Family Martial Arts will
•     promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
• ensure 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

•     prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals

•     ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation.

The policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in 
McKinstry Family Martial Arts. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed 
without delay and may ultimately  result in exclusion from the organisation.
Monitoring
The policy will be reviewed a year after development and then every three years, or in the 
following circumstances:
•     changes in legislation and/or government guidance

• as required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, UK Sport and/or Home Country Sports 
Councils and World Moo Duk Kwan.

•     as a result of any other significant change or event.

 

Reviewed September 2018