Safeguarding & Child Protection

Your child’s safety, welfare and well-being are our top priority at Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence.

Our Promise to Students and Families

At Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence, we are committed to:

Creating a safe, inclusive environment for every student - children, teens, adults and vulnerable members.
Ensuring all instructors and volunteers working with children undergo enhanced vetting, safeguarding training, and regular review.
Following best-practice guidance from national safeguarding bodies and our governing association.

We believe that every student deserves to learn, grow and train, free from harm, worry or disadvantage.

Guiding Principles

Welfare comes first: The safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults always take priority.
Equality and respect for all: No one will be treated unfairly because of age, ability, gender, background or belief.
Shared responsibility: All instructors, parents and members have a role to play in maintaining a safe environment.
Clear standards & boundaries: We follow strict conduct rules, safety protocols and age-appropriate teaching practices.
Open communication & accountability: Concerns are taken seriously and handled promptly, confidentially and professionally.

Who’s Teaching Your Child

All instructors / volunteers complete an enhanced DBS check

Ensures they are cleared to work with children or vulnerable adults

References & right-to-work checks

Verifies identity and suitability

Mandatory safeguarding and first-aid training

Ensures staff know how to protect and respond

Regular refresher training and review

Keeps safety standards current

Clear code of conduct & supervision ratios

Prevents isolated, unsupervised sessions

Independent oversight via our governing association (BMABA)

Adds transparency and accountability

Reporting & Support

If you have a safeguarding concern, please:

Contact our Club Safeguarding Officer (CSO): Ed Hodgson - email: [email protected] or call 07780 528 314.
For urgent danger, call 999 immediately.
All concerns are taken seriously, handled sensitively, and recorded confidentially.
Where necessary, we escalate to our governing body (BMABA) for independent review.

We also commit to:

Prompt and transparent follow-up
Offering support to anyone involved
Continuing to review and improve our procedures

Your Safety, Our Priority

We follow recognised safeguarding standards for martial arts clubs.
All instructors and volunteers are vetted, trained and insured to work with children and vulnerable adults.
We maintain open communication with parents - all questions or concerns are welcome.
Our safer-recruitment, supervision and risk-management practices exceed minimum requirements.
We believe in creating a respectful, inclusive and positive environment for everyone.

Full Safeguarding Documentation

If you’d like to read our complete safeguarding policy, child-protection procedures or BMABA guidance, click the button below:

Questions or Concerns? Get in Touch

Whether you're a parent, student or community member, your voice matters. We're committed to safety, clarity and transparency at all times.

Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence in Dawley, Telford follows BMABA safeguarding standards to provide secure, inclusive martial arts and self-defence training for children, teens and adults.

Trinity Martial Arts & Self Defence

Unit 2b Matthew Webb House

High Street, Dawley, TF4 2EX

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