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                  OUR POLICIES
 (SAFEGUARDING, PRIVACY & SEN POLICY)

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

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As a club that provides services and classes to young persons and/or adults at risk, we take our safeguarding procedures very seriously. Whilst this document is NOT our safeguarding policy, it does aim to introduce you to our safeguarding mechanisms and acts as our safeguarding statement.

We would ask that you please take a moment to read our safeguarding policy, which is available freely upon request. 


OUR SAFEGUARDING PROCEDURES

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As a club, we take our safeguarding procedures very seriously. Whilst this document aims to briefly bring you up to speed on our safeguarding procedures, it is not a substitute for our safeguarding policy and other related articles, which are available freely upon request.

We have a full safeguarding police in place and all instructors are DBS Checked to an enhanced level, with Panagiotis Agrapidis being appointed as a our safeguarding lead

All Instructors hold a relevant safeguarding qualification that helps them identify the need for proper safeguarding protocols and deal with any concerns efficiently and effectively. 

We would ask that any persons interested in finding out more take the time to read through our safeguarding policy and associated guidelines in full, and raise any questions you may have with our person responsible for safeguarding in point 3.

 

SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS

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The lead safeguarding welfare officer for our club is;

Panagiotis Agrapidis
Lead Instructor


Phone number 07412237660, email address naksumwy@yahoo.co.uk

If for any reason you are not comfortable reporting a safeguarding concern to the above named contact you should contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), from your local council.

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BMABA are your registered Safeguarding Governing Body and can be contacted at safeguarding@bmaba.org.uk or via 01798 306546 for independent professional safeguarding concerns.

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[Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard, and as all of our instructors are safeguarding qualified, you may approach any member of staff with a safeguarding concern and they will respond appropriately.]


WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFEGUARDING

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Everybody has a responsibility to safeguard children and/or adults at risk from abuse.

Within our club, our [Safeguarding Person’s Role, i.e: Chief Instructor]  assumes ultimate responsibility for our internal safeguarding procedures and management. 

You should speak with the lead instructor about any feedback or questions you might have on how we manage and safeguard our members.

 

OUR SAFEGUARDING OBJECTIVES

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Our safeguarding objectives are to create a place that is safe and professional in which young persons, children and/or adults at risk may participate freely, without fear of abuse or distress. The safety of our members is our number one concern. 


OUR GOVERNING ORGANISATION

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[NaK su MWY/Panagiotis Agrapidis] is a registered member of the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA), a UK organisation that promotes, regulates and develops grass roots martial arts. If you have any concerns regarding our attitude toward safeguarding, our club’s competencies and qualifications or a complaint that you do not feel we have dealt with effectively, you can contact the association directly on the below details;

BMABA Lead Safeguarding Officer; Kirsty Hawkins / safeguarding@bmaba.org.uk / 01798 306546. 

 

MORE INFORMATION

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For more information on our safeguarding procedures, or if you would like to view any associated articles (such as our safeguarding policy) please speak with an instructor.


Policy Last Updated: [14/01/2025]
 

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PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: February 03, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

 

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy has been created with the help of the Free Privacy Policy Generator. Interpretation and Definitions Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

 

Definitions For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.

 

Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority. Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to nak su mwy, Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses. Country refers to: United Kingdom Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a phone or a digital tablet. Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

 

Service refers to the Website. Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analysing how the Service is used.

 

Third-party Social Media Service refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.]Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).Website refers to nak su mwy - muay thai, accessible from www.naksumwy.co.ukYou means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

 

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data Types of Data Collected 

Personal Data While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You.

 

Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to: Email address First name and last name Phone number Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City Usage Data Usage Data Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data. When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.Information from Third-Party Social Media ServicesThe Company allows You to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:GoogleFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInIf You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account, such as Your name, Your email address, Your activities or Your contact list associated with that account.You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.Tracking Technologies and CookiesWe use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. The technologies We use may include:Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless you have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.Web Beacons. Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser. Learn more about cookies on the Free Privacy Policy website article.We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:Necessary / Essential CookiesType: Session CookiesAdministered by: UsPurpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance CookiesType: Persistent CookiesAdministered by: UsPurpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.Functionality CookiesType: Persistent CookiesAdministered by: UsPurpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.Use of Your Personal DataThe Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service.To manage Your Account: to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.To provide You with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us.For business transfers: We may use Your information to evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by Us about our Service users is among the assets transferred.For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing and your experience.We may share Your personal information in the following situations:With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to contact You.For business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company.With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.With business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions.With other users: when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside. If You interact with other users or register through a Third-Party Social Media Service, Your contacts on the Third-Party Social Media Service may see Your name, profile, pictures and description of Your activity. Similarly, other users will be able to view descriptions of Your activity, communicate with You and view Your profile.With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent.Retention of Your Personal DataThe Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

 

Transfer of Your Personal Data Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

 

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

 

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

 

Delete Your Personal Data You have the right to delete or request that We assist in deleting the Personal Data that We have collected about You. Our Service may give You the ability to delete certain information about You from within the Service. You may update, amend, or delete Your information at any time by signing in to Your Account, if you have one, and visiting the account settings section that allows you to manage Your personal information. You may also contact Us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that You have provided to Us. Please note, however, that We may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so. Disclosure of Your Personal Data Business Transactions If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy. Law enforcement Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).Other legal requirements The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: Comply with a legal obligation Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public Protect against legal liability Security of Your Personal Data The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security. Children's Privacy Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers. If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent's consent before We collect and use that information. Links to Other Websites Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

 

Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:By email: naksumwy@yahoo.comBy visiting this page on our website: www.naksumwy.co.ukBy phone number: 07412237660

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SEN Club Policy

1. Introduction


Our club is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals, including those with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. This policy outlines how we will ensure that our club is accessible to everyone and how we will implement the principles of equality, inclusivity, safeguarding, and health and safety in accordance with BMABA's national SEN policy.

2. Equality and Inclusivity


At our club, we are dedicated to promoting equality and inclusivity for all participants. We will ensure:
Equal access to all club activities, classes, and events, with reasonable adjustments made to accommodate individuals with SEN.
A culture of respect and inclusion where individuals of all abilities, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds feel welcomed and valued.
Active efforts to prevent discrimination or exclusion of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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3. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Commitment


We recognise that individuals with SEN may require additional support to fully participate in martial arts training. As such, we will:
Provide an environment that welcomes individuals with SEN, ensuring their needs are assessed and supported.
Offer reasonable adjustments to training, facilities, and equipment where necessary.
Design and deliver training sessions that are adaptable to individual needs, considering the unique abilities of each student.
Appoint a designated club SEN Coordinator (SENCO) who will act as the point of contact for SEN matters.

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4. Health and Safety


Health and safety is a top priority at [Club Name]. We are committed to:
Conducting regular risk assessments, taking into account the specific needs of participants with SEN.
Ensuring our facilities are accessible and safe for all, including the provision of ramps, adapted changing rooms, or specialised equipment where needed.
Training staff and instructors in first aid and specific health conditions relevant to SEN participants, ensuring prompt and appropriate responses in the event of an emergency.

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5. Safeguarding


We recognise that individuals with SEN may be more vulnerable to safeguarding risks. [Club Name] is committed to:
Ensuring all instructors, volunteers, and staff are trained in safeguarding, with a specific focus on understanding and supporting SEN needs.
Having clear policies and procedures in place for reporting safeguarding concerns, with immediate action taken to investigate and resolve issues.
Providing a safe and respectful environment for all participants, including clear guidance on physical contact, communication, and supervision for those with SEN.

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6. Training and Development for Coaches and Volunteers


Instructors and volunteers at our club will receive ongoing training to support inclusivity and SEN provisions. This includes:
Regular training on SEN best practices, communication techniques, and adaptive teaching methods as directed by BMABA and any other relevant body.
Encouragement to complete SEN-specific qualifications offered by BMABA and to stay informed about emerging SEN-related training resources.
Support for the club SENCO in attending workshops or continuing professional development in relation to SEN needs and inclusivity.

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7. Fair Assessment of SEN Provisions and Resources


We will ensure that all SEN provisions are fairly assessed based on reasonable adjustments and available resources. Our approach will include:
Conducting individual assessments for each participant with SEN to determine their specific needs and to identify what adjustments are necessary and practical.
Balancing these adjustments with available resources, including staffing, facilities, and equipment.
Ensuring that health and safety considerations are a priority when making any adjustments.
Regularly reviewing adjustments and resources to maintain fairness and support for all participants.


8. Complaints and Feedback


We welcomes feedback and takes complaints seriously. We have established a clear process for handling feedback, especially concerning SEN provisions, to ensure continuous improvement. Our process includes:
Clear communication channels for participants, parents, or guardians to raise concerns or provide feedback about SEN provisions.
Prompt investigation and resolution of complaints related to SEN, inclusivity, or safeguarding, with transparent follow-up to ensure issues are addressed.
A commitment to learning from feedback and incorporating changes where needed.
In the first instance, if you have concerns regarding our SEN policy, procedures or a specific case, please contact the club’s SENCO, who is NAME at email. 
If you are not satisfied with NAME’s ultimately response on conclusion of a complaint, or if 28 days elapses without a response, you may escalate to BMABA’s National SENCO via safeguarding@bmaba.org.uk for an independent assessment.


9. Monitoring and Review of SEN Provisions


To ensure that we continue to provide high-quality SEN support, [Club Name] will:
Regularly review this SEN policy and our practices to ensure alignment with BMABA’s national SEN policy and current best practice.
Track the participation and progress of students with SEN to identify any potential barriers to their success and adjust provisions as needed.
Collect feedback from participants, parents, and guardians regarding our SEN provisions, ensuring that the policy remains relevant and effective.


10. Responsibilities


The successful implementation of this policy is the responsibility of all staff, instructors, volunteers, and members at our club. Specific responsibilities include:
Club Management: Ensuring the club environment, facilities, and practices align with this policy, and that all staff are trained and equipped to meet SEN needs.
Instructors and Coaches: Recognising and supporting the needs of SEN participants by making reasonable adjustments and creating an inclusive training environment.
SENCO: Acting as the primary contact for SEN-related matters, overseeing the development and implementation of individual training plans for students with SEN, and ensuring ongoing communication with families and carers.
Participants and Families: Providing feedback and working collaboratively with the club to ensure the best possible support for SEN needs.


11. Alignment with BMABA National SEN Policy


This policy is in keeping with BMABA's national SEN policy, which sets the framework for all affiliated clubs to follow. We will regularly review our policies and practices to ensure that they meet BMABA’s standards and adapt to changes in legislation, best practices, and available resources.

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12. Summary


Our club is committed to promoting an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where all participants, regardless of their needs or challenges, can thrive in their martial arts journey. We will continue to work towards the goal of creating an accessible and inclusive space for everyone.

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YOUR CLUB’S SENCO IS;
Name Panagiotis Agrapidis & can be reached at;
SENCO Contact Details 07412237660
 

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