Budokan ju-jitsu club
The club was formed in 2004 by Sensei Dave Williams . 
Sensei williams has been the main instructor ever since , he holds a nidan (2nd Dan)
in ju-jitsu , he has been training since 1996
Budokan ju-jitsu club on teaching kids
we will teach your child basic self-defence. ju-jitsu is a complex art, with many facets, so we try to keep things a little simpler for younger children and to keep things interesting , lessons also incluce sparring, team games, and role play.
This keeps the lesson varied ,fun and lively .
Young new comers are often given a more experienced student to help them with the basics .
This promotes confidence in timed student and produces a friendly enviroment in which to learn , no new student is ever forced to participate in any of the activites if they do not want to.
They are encouraged and if still reticent , left with the option of taking part on another occasion - which they usually do.
We take children from the age of 7yrs both girls and boys , once a student reaches 16 years of age they become a cadet and are required to move up to the adult class .
If a child is large for his or her age or shows confidence, a good aptitude , and seems capable , they may in exceptional circumstatances , be invited to join the adult class before their 16th birthday.
Every child matters
Five key outcomes were decided upon in order to help ensure the well being of children and young people, the club promotes this by;
Being Healthy: Enjoying good physical and mental health in the club and promoting healthy eating and drinking while at the club.
Staying Safe: Being protected in the club, parents to take and collect children from the club. Growing up able to look after themselves, learn self defence.
Enjoying and Achieving: Getting the most out of our club and developing broad skills for adulthood. Measured attainment through the year with awards given.
Making a Positive Contribution: On the community and to society. Children and young people attending the club are not engaging in anti-social or offending behaviour.
Economic Well Being: To achieve their full potential in life. Feel valued in the club and have positive reinforcement from both adults and peers.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Definition of Abuse
A child may be abused or neglected by inflicting harm or by failing to act to prevent harm. Children may be abused in a family or in an institutional or community setting by those known to them, or more rarely, by a stranger.
A duty to Investigate
It is important that children (the Children Act 1989 defines a child as a person under the age of 18) are protected from abuse. The abuse may be of a physical, sexual or emotional nature. All complaints, allegations or suspicions must be taken seriously.
Budokan ju-jitsu Club is committed to working together with the local Authority and to complying with their procedures. It recognises that it has a responsibility towards young people within Budokan ju-jitsu Club to safeguard and promote their welfare and to take appropriate decision about how this can be achieved. It is not the Club’s responsibility to investigate abuse. Nevertheless, it has a duty to act if there is a course for concern and to notify the appropriate agencies so that they can investigate and take any necessary action.
The Social Services/police have the primary responsibility in the field of child protection. The Children Act 1989 places a duty on local authorities to take steps to protect children in appropriate circumstances and give certain powers to the police so that they can take action to protect children.
The Children Act 1989 defines a child as a person under the age of 18 years. “Working Together Under the Children Act 1989”, published by the Department of Health sets out the governments guidance on child protection and says that all staff should be aware of the need to alert the Social Services, the N.S.P.C.C. or the police, when they believe a child has been abused or is at risk of abuse.
What is Child Abuse?
It can involve any one or more of the following:
Neglect
Physical Injury
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Procedure
This procedure must be followed whenever an allegation is made that a child has been abused or when there is suspicion that a child has been abused.
Promises of confidentiality should never be given to a young person as the matter may develop in such a way that these cannot be honoured.
If the complainant is the young person him/herself questions should be kept to the minimum necessary to understand what is being alleged and leading questions should be avoided. The use of leading questions can cause problems for the subsequent investigation and any court proceeding.
A full record shall be made as soon as possible of the nature of the allegation and any other relevant information including: -
The date and time
The place where the alleged abuse happened
Your name and names of others present
The name of the complainant and, where different, the name of the child who has allegedly been abused.
The nature of the alleged abuse.
A description of any injuries observed.
The account which has been given of the allegation.
Any person who has a suspicion that a child is believed to be suffering harm or is a risk of abuse should discuss the concern with the Club’s leader in charge immediately.
Any suspicion, allegation or incident of abuse must be reported to the Clubs leader as soon as possible and in any event within 2 hours. A response should be given to the young person within 2 hours as to how the matter will be handled.
The nominated volunteer must report the matter to the local Social Services Department whether or not she/he feels that this action is justified in the particular circumstances of the case.
Some children with special educational needs (SEN) may need different treatment to other children e.g. in the way their physical/mental condition might mask possible abuse. Particular attention should be given to children with speech impediments as these can make communication difficult.
Budokan ju-jitsu Club has a duty to make enquiries about the welfare of a child in their club if there is reasonable cause to suspect that the child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.
10.1 Procedures for all volunteers within the club and members of the public
If any volunteer within the club or member of the public has reason to believe that a child may have been abused should always try to ensure that the child is safe. This should be the first priority and should surpass notification to the club, Social Services or the police.
All instances or suspected instances of abuse of a child or young person must be discussed at once with the club leader, Dave Williams or the child protection officer Steven Oakes. YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT AND FOR THAT OF THE CHILD/CHILDREN CONCERNED THAT YOU DO NOT DISCUSS THE INCIDENT WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN THOSE MENTIONED ABOVE.
The person making the report should provide, where possible the child’s name, date of birth, and address with correct spelling. Any other information about the child/family would be helpful. Explain clearly the nature of your concern. Ensure that Social Services know where the child is currently placed and give a contact number.
CLUB EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
A) STATEMENT OF POLICY
1. Hale Budokan ju-jitsu Club recognizes that discrimination is unacceptable and although equality of opportunity has been a long standing feature of our club, we have made the decision to adopt a formal equal opportunities policy. Breaches of the policy will lead to disciplinary proceedings and, if appropriate, dismissal from the club.
2. The aim of the policy is to ensure no child, young person or volunteer within the club is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.
3. Hale Budokan ju-jitsu Club will ensure that the policy and a copy of the policy will be made available for all volunteers, children and young people and their families.
4. The policy will be communicated to all new members and volunteers reminding them of their responsibilities towards the equality of opportunity.
5. The policy will be implemented in accordance with the appropriate statutory requirements and full account will be taken of all available guidance and in particular any relevant Codes of Practice.
6. Hale Budokan ju-jitsu Club will maintain a neutral environment in which no child, young person or volunteer worker feels under threat or intimidated.
7. Hale Budokan ju-jitsu Club will not confine our membership to areas which provide only, or mainly, applicants of a particular group.
6. All volunteers who offer their time in Hale Budokan ju-jitsu Club will receive fair treatment and will be considered solely on their ability to help within the club.
