World Koong Joong Hap Ki Do Policy Statement
on Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Anti Bullying
This policy has been drawn up by the black belt instructors,
in consultation with the black belt committee. The following
documentation has been taken into consideration;
Every Child Matters D.F.E.S.
S.A.F.E. Safer Activities for Everyone. www.oursafesite.com
Equal Opportunities
Our association believes in equal opportunities for all, adults
and children. We believe in promoting a safe environment,
free from all forms of racism and bullying. We do not discriminate
against any student on the grounds of ethnicity, age, disability,
gender, attainment or background.
Aims
The aims of the policy are;
To ensure that students and instructors are able to practice
safely at all times during their training, promoting a positive,
supportive and secure environment.
That equal opportunities are applied throughout the classes
That instructors are aware of potential risk factors and
overtly address issues.
That all instructors abide by the policy
That parents of children attending classes understand the
expectations.
Classes
As Hap Ki Do is a martial art, it requires physical contact
– child-to-child, adult-to-adult, and child to adult.
In the early stages (approximately the first 4 years) contact
would be focussed on wrists, arms, head, feet, clothes –
sleeves and collar.
All classes are open and parents are encouraged to stay and
watch their child/children.
All children remain in the dojang under care and supervision
of several instructors. Please note that all instructors /
black belts assist on a voluntary basis, no one makes financial
gain. Monies left over after paying the room rent are used
to benefit the association.
We expect children / students to respect each other and the
adults, should any child / student persist with lack of respect
for others, any form of bullying, verbal or physical, racism,
direct, indirect or by omission will not be tolerated. The
chief instructor will speak to the student (and parents in
the case of a child). If the situation is not resolved the
chief instructor has the right to ask the student to leave.
To date some instructors have undergone CRB (Criminal Records
Bureau) checks, this does not apply to all instructors and
black belts, due to the open nature of our classes. Though
we recognise that this may be a statutory requirement in the
future.
Instruction
All instructors are voluntary; there are no employed instructors.
We ensure that we practice safe classes for children by checking
the suitability of the black belt volunteers. Instructors
are inducted on possible risk factors prior to teaching.
Instruction may be taught 1-1, small group or whole class.
At children’s classes there are usually 2 – 4 black
belts assisting the chief instructor
Potential Risk Factors Addressed.
All children must be taught in the dojang. (Training room).
No instructor to take a child to the toilet or changing room.
All instructors / black belts to be aware of when making
contact,
E.g.: putting body in sidekick position,
Forward break fall.
If possible talk the child into position, or tell them you
are about to put their foot in the correct kicking position
etc.
Discipline
We expect high standards of behaviour within the class, and
have the right to refuse a child should his/her behaviour
be inappropriate and could lead to health and safety issues.
Our discipline is strict but fair; children will be told
what is expected of them. For non-compliance, a warning is
given, if the child persists, they will get press-ups or sit-ups.
In extreme cases they will be asked to sit out for 5 minutes
to calm down.
Parents
We expect young children to prepare themselves for the class
i.e.
Take off socks and shoes, get changed and use the toilet independently.
Instructors will tie up childrens belts.
We encourage parents to stay and observe the lesson; however
if parents leave it is essential that a contact number is
left and that children are collected promptly at the end of
the lesson.
Copies of this policy are given to parents of children and
vulnerable people on joining the club.
Complaints
If any parent / student has a complaint, or instructor about
another instructor, step 1 is to discuss with Mr Rant. If
the situation is not resolved, the complaint must be put in
writing and will be addressed by the higher grades. A written
response will be given within 15 days. Complaints will be
logged and kept by the secretary for a period of 3 years.
To date January 2005 the Association has not received a complaint
from any of its clubs since starting in 1973.
Clubs
At present there are childrens classes at Norwich and Lodden,
which this policy covers. London and Kent classes are for
adults, though instructors are kept informed through the secretary.
Designated child protection instructors- Lodden – Mr
T Lee, Norwich – Mr T Rant, Mr Lee & Ms J Rolph.
(Mrs J Rolph has undergone 2 days training on child protection
through the Local Education Authority. This is updated every
3 years).
Review
Policy reviewed every 2 years at the AGM, or sooner dependent
upon government requirements and good practice when working
with children.
January 2005.
Download a copy of the Child Protection
Document here
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