The Club Leadership are working towards implementation of the BJA Child Protection Policy and as such are pleased to have Judith Tait as our Club Welfare Officer to lead on Child protection issues.  Judith is the mum of two young players and is independant from the coaching team.  The job description of the welfare Officer can be downloaded below.  Child Protection compliance is a standing agenda item at our AGMs. To contact Judith on any child protection issues or concerns please click here to send a private email to Judith or speak to her on a wednesday night or phone her on 01721 721146 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              01721 721146 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              01721 721146      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              01721 721146      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.  .

British Judo Association Welfare Officer Information.doc  [40.5K]

BJA Child Protection Information

BritishJudoToolkitreleasedasAug08.pdf  [2.6Mb]

Notes for Parents As part of the implementation of the BJA-Judo Scotland child protection policy the coaches all have disclosure certificates.  Many of the coachin team have completed a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course as part of their coaching course.  Child protection isa standing item at our yearly AGM and the Child Welfare Officer (Judith) reports on progress in this important area. Judith's remit as Independant Club Welfare Officer is to assist with the policy implementation and to ensure the policy is adhered to by the coaching team. Judith is a qualified Social Worker and has a wealth of practical experience.   In practice on club training nights in an attempt to keep it simple and open: All lessons are entirely 'on the mat' in plain view of all. No leader is alone with children.  Parents are very welcome to watch the lessons. Note - most leaders have their own children at lessons or are parents themselves and can appreciate the issues. Note too that is the parents responsibility to supervise changing, loo visits and such like, the coaches wont do this.  If a childs parent's are absent from the sidelines we will send children in pairs to the loo or with an older sibling or known relative.   If you have any concerns or need clarification on any issue please speak to Judith or contact her by email.