Safeguarding at Northampton Judo Club
Your Safety is Our Priority
At NJC, we are fully committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all our members. Safeguarding is at the heart of our club.
Your Club Welfare Officer (CWO)
Our Club Welfare Officer is Julia Halstead (3rd Dan & Level 3 BJA Coach).
If you ever have any concerns, questions, or simply need someone to talk to in confidence, Julia is your first point of contact.
Additional Safeguarding Support
Ewa Lajtner (Senior member and committee team) will also joining our CWO Support Team to help strengthen our safeguarding provision and to work alongside Julia.
Remember – The 4 R’s of Safeguarding:
Recognise:
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts. Speak to your CWO or the BJA Safeguarding Team.
Respond:
Support the needs of the person at risk and take their concerns seriously. Always talk to your CWO or the BJA Safeguarding Team.
Report:
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. Report all safeguarding concerns to your CWO or the BJA Safeguarding Team as soon as possible.
Record:
Accurate records should be passed to the BJA Safeguarding Team, where they will be securely logged in the case management system.
For more safeguarding guidance, you can also contact the British Judo Association Safeguarding Team directly.
Your voice matters. Your safety matters. We are here to support you.