Other organisations who can help
- NSPCC - 0900 800 500
- Child Line - 0131 337 8539
- Parent Line - 0808 800 222
- Police (Reading) - 0118 953 6390
- Reading Borough Council - Child Protection Referral & Assessment Team - 0118 955 3600
The Reading, Rivermead, Caversham & Bracknell Karate Clubs (SSKA) are committed to becoming a quality club by working towards gaining recognition & accreditation of Sport England's new "Club Mark" programme. This is a national programme that would, if successful, be awarded by Karate England to clubs that achieve and abides by national guidelines for providing quality in sport. Working in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the groups (below), thus making your training environment a safe & enjoyable place to learn this ancient martial art.
Karate Mark is being introduced throughout Karate England's development work to:
Ensure the well-being of young people whilst in the care of adults other than their legal parent(s) or carer(s)
Enthuse young people to enjoy sport and active recreation to build a healthy lifestyle.
Enable and encourage young people to use their leisure time creatively.
Develop and nurture young peoples talents.
Identify and develop the most talented young people for representative sport.
New SSKA Child Protection Policy Document
1st March 2010
A Guide to Whistle-blowing Policy & Procedure (105kb PDF file)
Child Protection - Association & Club Guidelines (314kb PDF file)
Karate Coach NVQ information (243kb PDF file)
Sports Coach UK - Child Protection, Equity, Racial Equity, First Aid & Disability Policies
Child Protection in Sport Unit
For the NSPCC call 0808 800 5000
Thames Valley Police Child Protection Officers
Encouraging children to make friends and confidence building www.circle-time.co.uk
Peer Support Scheme www.childline.org.uk/resources.asp or www.mentalhealth.org.uk/peer/forum.htm
ChildLine in partnership with schools (CHIPS) info pack 020 7239 1000 or visit
ChildLine main FREE help number 0800 1111
Action for Children 0300 123 2112 supporter.care@actionforchildren.org.uk
Reading Borough Council - Social Services or Child Protection
Criminal Records Bureau or Police Checked
The Children's Act 1987 defines a child as a person under the age of 18.
