Moo Sool Academy
Traditional Korean Martial Arts
London

REPORTING SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS

This page outlines the procedure for reporting safeguarding concerns. It should be read alongside the club’s Safeguarding Policy. You can contact the club’s Welfare Officer directly and confidentially to report any safeguarding concerns.

Moo Sool Academy Welfare Officer:

Name: Sophie Tsavalos 

e: Sophie.tsavalos@btinternet.com

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

Concerns about the behaviour of Moo Sool Academy instructors or volunteers

  • 1. Concerns arise about the behaviour of an instructor or volunteer towards a child or member of the club.
  • 2. The individual who has concerns, or has been alerted to possible abuse or poor practice, reports the matter to the club Welfare Officer, who completes a written incident record.
  • 3. The Welfare Officer — determines the route for further action: is the matter poor practice, or possible abuse/a criminal offence?

Poor practice / breach of the code of conduct

  • 1. The concern is dealt with as a misconduct issue under the Disciplinary rules and procedures
  • 2. An investigation is undertaken and a decision reached, with appropriate measures applied (where appropriate, on the advice of the authorities).

Possible child abuse / criminal offence

  • 1. The Welfare Officer consults children’s social care, the police and/or the local authority, and follows this up in writing to them within 24 hours.
  • 2. In consultation with the appropriate authorities, and in line with the disciplinary procedures, the individual is immediately suspended where possible and other relevant parties/organisations 
  • 3. The authorities lead the investigation, which may involve a representative of the club, through to its outcome.

Concerns about a child arising outside club activities

(for example: at home, school or in the community)

  • 1. An instructor, volunteer or club member becomes aware of concerns about an individual’s welfare or safety (for example suspicions of bullying at school, or allegations of abuse within the family).
  • 2. Ensure the individual’s immediate safety and health. Should medical attention be required, make the medic aware of possible abuse
  • 3. The person aware of the concerns reports the matter to a club Welfare Officer, who completes a written incident record
  • 4. The Welfare Officer consults children’s social care, the police and/or the local authority, and follows this up in writing to them within 24 hours.

External Support and Advice

  • NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (24/7)
  • In an emergency: 999