Parent Code of Conduct

Children should be able to take part in sport and just enjoy the moment. We all want the best for our children, but sometimes too much support can be harmful to the child or others. Children will make the best progress when they are free to make mistakes and love what they do. Our role as a parent is to support the child when they get it wrong and praise the effort they put in.

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In being part of Silwood Park Karate, all parents or carers are expected to follow the code of conduct below. 

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Getting ready for training

1. Ensure children have the right kit - no jewellery, short nails, a belt and their gi. Older members & higher grades are advised to purchase protective pads as well. 

2. Ensure children arrive on time. We know there are always exceptions, but arriving late disrupts the lesson and students miss the important warm up, which can lead to injury. 

3. Ensure your members page includes up to date contact details & medical information. Children must have inhalers, diabetes kit or other medication if appropriate. 

4. If you have questions, please get in touch by email (this ensures the quickest response). 

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Parent conduct

You know your children best, but we have taught children for many years. We don't pretend to know the best approach for every child, but we do see common themes to those who are successful and those who sadly give up.

1. Practice at home should be regular and fun. Use our online programs to help. There is no need to recreate a lesson, giving press ups for being too slow! It does help to maintain memory retention by practicing little and often. Just once or twice of a light kata 2-3 times a week makes a big difference.

2. In the build up to a grading, we recommend children to grade when they are ready. If they aren't ready, that is OK, it really is, they will grade next time. There should not be a rush to get a black belt, enjoy the journey. Lots of children diverge from their peers and then catch back up. 

3. At a grading, the majority of students get a pass or a half grade. A half grade is just an extra stepping stone to give them time to develop. Don't see it as a fail, its not. Praise the hard work. Often younger children need more time to develop. 

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In competition

​Karate is a martial art built on respect. Even in defeat, members should bow to each other. Encourage fair play, encourage discipline, accept no decision is perfect, its not the Olympics. 

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Photography

We respect everyone's right to share or not share pictures of their children. If you do not wish pictures to be shared of your children on our website or Facebook site, please ensure this is listed in your account. Please also let us know in person. 

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1. You must not share pictures of any other children on social media. 

2. We do not allow filming or taking of pictures during our event except by our instructors (who are aware of permissions). 

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The absolutes:

1. We do not accept abuse, threats or intimidation of any of our instructors (we are KARATE instructors after all.... )or members. If there is any abuse, threats or intimidation of our members, your membership will be cancelled and no refunds will be issued. 

2. If you have any concerns about other members, you should speak to us first.

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You have rights to:

1. Be assured your child is safeguarded at all times when with us

2. You can see any of our policies on our website

3. Your welfare officer is Daniel Rose. Visit our welfare page if you have any concerns. 

4. You can see our qualifications

5. We will let you know of any concerns we have about your child

6. We will inform you of any injury. We will aim to speak to you in person if this is a minor bump that does not require first aid.

7. We will ask for your consent for anything that is not in the initial form, but you should ensure your member account is correct. 

8. We will listen and act on any concerns you raise with us.