Safeguarding

Our Commitment

At Putney BJJ, safeguarding is foundational.

We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for:

  • Children and young people

  • Vulnerable adults

  • Parents and guardians

  • All members of our academy

Every student should feel safe, supported and valued on and off the mat.

Our Safeguarding Principles

We operate under five core principles:

Safety First

Physical and emotional well-being always come first.

Respect and Dignity

Every member is treated fairly and with respect.

Clear Professional Boundaries

Coaches maintain appropriate coach–student relationships at all times.

Accountability

Concerns are taken seriously, documented appropriately, and addressed promptly.

Partnership with Parents

We work openly and collaboratively with families.

Coaching & Supervision Standards

  • All coaches working with juniors maintain safeguarding awareness.

  • Enhanced DBS checks are required for junior coaches.

  • Junior sessions are always supervised.

  • Training is structured, age-appropriate and progressive.

  • Clear rolling and conduct protocols are enforced.

  • Children not participating in class must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

Behaviour & Culture

We maintain a disciplined, respectful training culture.

The following are not tolerated:

  • Bullying

  • Harassment

  • Discrimination

  • Unsafe training conduct

  • Inappropriate language

We promote:

  • Controlled training

  • Mutual respect

  • Positive coaching

  • Emotional safety

  • Clear communication

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you have any safeguarding concerns, no matter how small, please report them immediately.

You can:

All concerns will be handled confidentially and appropriately by the Safeguard Officer, Kristy Barr, outside of club management.

Where necessary, matters will be escalated in line with local safeguarding guidance.

Our Culture

Putney BJJ is built on discipline, community, and long-term development.

Safeguarding is not separate from how we operate; it is embedded in how we coach, lead and support our members every day.