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The Club applies and abides by Child Protection policies.

Lancashire Aikikai (our Association) and that of the governing body for the sport - the British Aikido Board

Our responsibility is to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person who has been entrusted to our care.  We are committed to working to provide a safe environment for all members.

In the pursuit of good practice, in Aikido and to comply with the law, all young people under the age of 18 years are protected by our Child Protection policies.

The key principles of the policies are:

• The welfare of all young people is, and must always be, the paramount consideration.
• All children and young people should be able to enjoy Aikido safe from abuse of any kind, regardless of their age, gender, culture, ability, language, religious beliefs, racial origin, and/or sexual orientation.
• All suspicions and allegations of abuse, incidents of poor practice or suspicions of poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
• Working in partnership with parents/carers is essential for the protection of young people.
• Bullying, is a form of abuse, and is not acceptable. 

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BAB Policy

The policies apply to everyone in Aikido.

We will ensure that: 

• all adults who have direct or indirect “regular supervisory contact with children and young people” undertake a criminal records check   .
• Coaches hold up-to-date British Aikido Board coaching qualifications, and current insurance cover.
• Coaches follow a national Code of Conduct.
• Coaching qualifications are verified.
• Coaches and Volunteers have access to induction training that covers current Child Protection Policies and Procedures.
• Where the conduct of a coach or volunteer falls below the standards we have set we will take the disciplinary action necessary to protect children

The Club and Aikikai will fully support and protect any member who in good faith reports concerns that another member is, or may be abusing a child.