Safeguarding and Welfare
BMABA are our registered association and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). If you have any concerns about safeguarding or conduct, please initially report concerns to Ewan Hewett at hello@yma.ninja. If you do not receive a prompt response, have concerns about the club response, or if the concern relates to this person, you can escalate to BMABA’s professional safeguarding team at safeguarding@bmaba.org.uk. Our Academy has CCTV in all public areas, the training area is fully matted and we have up to date fire and first aid equipment.
Our Safeguarding policy can be found here. Our DSL licence number is DSL/3691/AF
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.
At YMA we are committed to safeguarding our students of all ages. Our designated safeguarding and welfare officer is Mrs Jenny Hewett.
For more information visit : www.safeguardingcode.com
We are committed to the equality of opportunity within all aspects of martial arts training. Martial Arts Diversity is our practice of respecting and including people from all ranges of social backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, physical/mental abilities etc into martial arts and giving everyone all the same opportunities to train. Mr Hewett has recently undertaken external training and is now a Martial Arts SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinating Officer). Assessment can be made for individuals requiring a plan for training in Martial Arts at our academy.
The BMABA Is a professional Independent Grassroots Martial Arts Association. They promote, regulate and develop the UK martial arts industry as a supporting body.
For more information visit their website at www.bmaba.org.uk