Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
At Genesis Martial Arts we know that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We have our students best interest and safety at heart, which is why we require that all our instructors are educated in the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
Below are links to our child protection policy and photography policy. Please take time to review them so that you understand them.
Our lead safeguarding officers are Joel Hoyte and Tania Preece. If you have any concerns about the safety and well-being of any Genesis students, please contact them. All enquiries are confidential and our primary focus will be the protection of the child or vulnerable adults identified to us.
Joel Hoyte
Joel has been a Genesis Martial Arts Instructor for over 20 years and runs classes at Wycombe Leisure Centre and Disraeli School. He is well versed in all Safeguarding matters, Health and Safety and First Aid.
Tania Preece
Tania has been training with Genesis for over 17 years and is the highest ranked Genesis Martial Arts woman. She is also an Instructor at Wycombe Leisure Centre and is up to date with policy and procedures for handling safeguarding and child protection concerns.
If you think a child is at immediate risk of harm, please call the police on 999
If you think a child is at immediate risk of harm, please call the police on 999
All concerns are important, even if you are unsure! If you have concerns but do not feel that somebody’s safety is at risk, or it doesn’t require immediate attention, please use the button below to report your concerns.
Help for children and young people
Call Childline on 0800 1111
For safeguarding training, resources and consultancy
Call 0116 234 7246
