British Taekwondo has a clear responsibility towards young people and a Welfare Officer is vital for our member clubs.
Appointing a Club Welfare Officer is a really good way of doing this as it means there is a dedicated individual who the young people, coaches and parents can go to.
From the 1st June 2024 it will be a requirement for your club or organisation to have a registered Club Welfare Officer in order to affiliate with British Taekwondo.
The requirement comes into effect on 1st June 2024 – however you will have until your club affiliation renewal date to have a trained and registered Club Welfare Officer in place.
It not only helps protect young people against abuse of any kind, but aids in educating coaches, volunteers and committee members on good practice, processes & procedures, what to do if they have any concerns about a young person’s safety and helps embed good practice within the club.
Club Welfare Officers don’t have to be safeguarding experts, they just need to be someone who is passionate about protecting children and ensure that club’s adhere to British Taekwondo’s policies.
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