Safeguarding
Done Properly
We're putting the finishing touches on our fully accredited safeguarding qualification range — licensed from an award-winning association, fully compliant with the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts (SCiMA), and delivered within an ISO 9001:2015 UKAS Accredited Framework.
Two qualifications. One standard.
Whether you're an instructor needing foundational safeguarding knowledge, or a club lead taking on formal DSL responsibility — we've got the right qualification for you.
Safeguarding in Martial Arts
The essential safeguarding qualification for any instructor working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. Covers legislation, best practice, recognising signs of abuse, and your responsibilities as an instructor.
- Suitable for all instructors regardless of experience
- Covers current UK safeguarding legislation
- Recognising, reporting & recording concerns
- SCiMA compliant — meets Safeguarding Code standards
- CPD accredited certification on completion
- Fully online, self-paced
Designated Safeguarding Lead
For club leads and senior instructors taking formal responsibility for safeguarding within their organisation. A comprehensive qualification covering DSL duties, case management, inter-agency working, and building a safeguarding culture.
- Designed for club leads & senior instructors
- DSL duties, responsibilities & accountability
- Case management & record-keeping
- Inter-agency working & referral pathways
- SCiMA compliant — meets DSL standard
- Premium CPD accredited certification on completion
Why this qualification matters
Safeguarding isn't optional — it's a fundamental responsibility for every instructor working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. Many insurers and venues now expect instructors to hold a current, recognised safeguarding qualification. These courses have been designed specifically for the martial arts environment, using real-world scenarios and the expectations set out under SCiMA — not generic content retrofitted from another sector.
Register for free and get instant access when it's ready.
Create your free MADR account now. The moment this service goes live, you'll have immediate access — no waiting, no re-registering, no fuss. Your account also gives you access to everything else MADR offers, including instructor insurance and student cover, right away.
Safeguarding built for martial arts — not bolted on
Generic safeguarding training doesn't always speak to the realities of a dojo, club hall, or gym environment. These qualifications have been developed specifically for martial arts instructors, within a framework that the sector already recognises and respects.