Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts
Our Commitment to Your Child's Safety and Wellbeing
The safety and welfare of our young members and adults at risk are of paramount importance at Moonlight Warriors Martial Arts. This safeguarding page offers an introduction to our protective measures. For a complete understanding, please take a moment to read our detailed Safeguarding Policy, which can be found here Safeguarding Policy or you can download it further down this page in 'Policies and Procedures'.
For added reassurance and expert guidance, we have appointed the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA) as our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). We encourage you to initially share any concerns with our club directly if you feel able. However, BMABA is available to provide impartial support, and expertise should you prefer an alternative reporting route.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding
We have designated our Governing Body, British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA) to act as our club’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). BMABA can provide an impartial and expert response to safeguarding concerns if you do not feel you can raise it with our club directly. You should still contact our club first with concerns, if you feel you can - safeguarding@moonlightwarriors.co.uk or speak with Sue Lambert directly.
If you need to contact BMABA, you can do so by visiting bmaba.org.uk/safeguarding or by emailing safeguarding@bmaba.org.uk . Our assigned Lead Officer is Aimee Little. In her absence, another suitably trained deputy will be available from BMABA’s dedicated safeguarding team.
Protecting Our Members
Our Safeguarding Approach
Moonlight Warriors Martial Arts is deeply committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all our members. This page provides a summary of our safeguarding measures. For complete details, please read our comprehensive Safeguarding Policy.
Our commitment includes a thorough Safeguarding Policy and the assurance that our instructor, Sue Lambert, has undergone an enhanced DBS Check. Sue Lambert, our head instructor, is also our club's safeguarding point of contact. Importantly, Sue holds relevant safeguarding qualifications, empowering her to proactively implement safeguarding protocols and address any concerns with expertise.
We invite anyone interested in learning more to carefully examine our Safeguarding Policy and associated guidelines. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our club safeguarding lead - Sue Lambert.
See it, Say it
Report a Concern
Other ways to report
If for any reason you are not comfortable reporting a safeguarding concern to Sue Lambert or our BMABA Designated Safeguarding Lead you should contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), available on the below details:
Local Authority Designated Officer
Please contact North Lincolnshire’s Children’s Services Single Point of Contact (LADO) on:
01724 296500
9am to 5pm Mon to Thurs, 9am to 4.30pm Fri
08081 689667
(free phone)
01724 296555
Answerphone – out of office hours and at weekends
Worried about a young person?
If you think that a child might be the victim of abuse or neglect or they may be at risk of harm, you should always report your concerns. All concerns will be handled confidentially.
Please use this form to report your concerns to our club safeguarding lead:
Childline, online, on the phone, anytime
You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it's better out than in. We're here to support you.
There are lots of different ways to speak to a Childline counsellor or get support from other young people.
0800 1111
The fastest way to reach us. Call for free and it won't show on the bill.
Log-in for a 1-2-1 counsellor chat
Chat with a counsellor in a safe space online about whatever is worrying you
Send an email
Send an email from your Childline account and we'll reply within 24 hours.
NSPCC
Support and tips to help you keep children safe. From advice on children’s mental health to staying safe online, support for parents and what to do if you’re worried about a child.
0808 800 5000
Our voice Helpline is currently available 10am–4pm Mon to Fri.
Emergency? Call 999
If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 straight away.
help@NSPCC.org.uk
You can email at any time for free. You don’t have to say who you are.
CMARS
The Children’s Multi-Agency Resilience and Safeguarding (MARS) arrangements are the local partnership of services working together to keep children safe and well in our community.
Children’s MARS Team
Church Square House, 30-40 High St, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NL
01724 296500
North Lincolnshire’s Children’s Services Single Point of Contact
mars@northlincs.gov.uk
Children’s MARS Team general enquires
