Safeguarding Policy

Last update 1st June 2026

Total Martial Arts Premier Academy (TMA) aims to deliver martial arts, self defence and fitness training to all ages of students in a safe and fun environment.

The purpose of this statement is-

• to protect children and young people who receive TMA’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services
• to provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child protection.

This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of TMA including senior managers, paid staff, volunteers and students.

This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy and guidance that seeks to protect children in England. A summary of the key legislation and guidance is available from

nspcc.org.uk/childprotection 

• Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind
• We have the responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people , to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them

• The welfare of children is paramount in all the work we do and in the decisions we take
• Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare
• All children, regardless of age,disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse
• Some children are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues
• Extra safeguards may be needed to keep children who are additionally vulnerable safe from abuse.

• Valuing, listening to and respecting them
• Appointing a nominated child protection lead for children and young people and a deputy
• Adopting child protection and safeguarding best practise through our policies, procedures and code of conduct for staff and volunteers
• Developing and implementing and effective online safety policy and related procedures
• Providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support, training and quality assurance measures so that all staff and volunteers know about and follow our policies, procedures and behaviour codes confidently and completely
• Recruiting and selecting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made
• Recording and storing and using information professionally and securely, in line with data protection legislation and guidance
• Sharing about safeguarding and good practice with children and their families using our website and members noticeboard
• Making sure that children, young people and their families know where to go for help if they have a concern
• Using our safeguarding and child protection procedures to share concerns and relevant information with agencies who need to know and involving children, young people, parents, families and carers appropriately
• Using our procedures to manage any allegations against staff and volunteers appropriately
• Creating and maintaining an anti-bullying environment and ensuring that we have a policy and procedure to help us deal effectively with any bullying that does arise
• Ensuring that we have effective complaints and whistleblowing measures in place
• Ensuring that we provide a safe physical environment for our children, young people, staff and volunteers, by applying health and safety measures in accordance with the law and regulatory guidance
• Building a safeguarding culture where staff and volunteers , children, young people and their families treat each other with respect and are comfortable about sharing concerns.

This is a condensed version of our safeguarding policy. A full policy statement is available on request.

Nominated child protection and safeguarding lead
Antony Child
07765202363

Deputy child protection and safeguarding officer
Leanne Harding
07504690038

We are committed to reviewing our policy and good practise annually
This policy was last reviewed on 1st June 2026.

Contact Swindon - contactswindon@swindon.co.uk  - 01793 464646. Emergency out of hours number - 01793 436699.

Swindon Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) – 01793 463854

NSPCC helpline - 0808 800 5000