BJA Officials & Referees Annual Safeguarding & Welfare Training 2025

Introduction:

On behalf of BJA Safeguarding Team, we are inviting you to the first annual safeguarding training (we will be facilitating annually).

It is a great opportunity to reflect on your learning and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

We are not offering this as a revalidation event for coaches.

Facilitators:

Marina Dain: Safeguarding Manager

Andrew Bowly: Head of Inclusion, Safeguarding & Wellbeing

Aim: To promote best practice for Safeguarding with Children & Young People and Adults within the BJA

Learning Outcomes:

• To understand the policies, procedures and legislation which underpin our role
• To increase skills and confidence when engaging with safeguarding issues and in recognising the indicators of abuse
• To promote best practice when contributing to ‘recognising, responding, referring & recording’ safeguarding concerns
• Understanding the impact of abuse and trauma on children
• To gain up to date knowledge on current issues of risk that impact on Children & Young People
• To raise awareness and familiarisation of BJA and local procedures relating to referrals & reporting
• To reflect on best practice regarding safer recruitment (DBS)

More information:

18th February 2025

18:00 – 20:00

This is held online via Microsoft Teams

If you need any further information please contact: safeguarding@britishjudo.org.uk