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Safeguarding Policy 

Our Commitment to Safeguarding
 

My Body Rocks is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and empowering environment for everyone who attends our studios. We take the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and ensure that all staff, instructors and volunteers understand their responsibilities in keeping our community safe.

We believe that every person has the right to:

  • Feel safe and protected

  • Be treated with respect and dignity

  • Learn, train and participate in activities without fear of harm, bullying or discrimination

  • Be listened to and taken seriously

My Body Rocks Safeguarding Policy

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​Who This Policy Applies To
 

This policy applies to:

  • All instructors and staff

  • Assistants and volunteers

  • Students and participants

  • Parents, guardians and carers

  • Visitors, photographers and external hirers
     

It covers all activities at all our locations and temporary events we take park in, including classes, private lessons, parties, events and studio hire.

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Our Safeguarding Principles

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We follow these core principles:
 

  • Safety First

  • We maintain safe training environments, appropriate equipment checks and clear studio rules to minimise risk.

  • Appropriate Boundaries

  • Instructors maintain professional boundaries at all times, including appropriate physical contact for spotting and safety.

  • Inclusivity & Respect

  • We promote a culture of kindness, acceptance and body‑positivity. Bullying, harassment or discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.

  • Clear Communication

  • We encourage open communication between instructors, students and parents/guardians. Concerns can be raised at any time.

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Staff Responsibilities
 

All My Body Rocks instructors and staff will:​

  • Follow safe teaching practices and spotting techniques

  • Report any safeguarding concerns immediately

  • Maintain professional boundaries

  • Ensure children are collected by a known adult

  • Never be alone with a child behind closed doors

  • Never communicate privately with under‑18s on personal accounts

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Photography & Social Media
 

To protect privacy:

  • No photos or videos of children are taken without parental consent

  • Students may only be photographed with permission

  • No identifying information is shared on social media

  • External photographers must follow our safeguarding rules

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Supervision of Children & Young People
 

  • Children under 16 must be accompanied to and from the studio by a parent/guardian

  • Parents may wait in designated areas

  • Instructors will not take responsibility for children outside class times

  • Changing areas are monitored appropriately

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Responding to Concerns
 

If a safeguarding concern is raised, we will:

  1. Listen and take the concern seriously

  2. Record the information accurately

  3. Report it to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

  4. Take appropriate action following UK safeguarding guidance


Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):

Daniel Laghaney

Email: safeguarding@mybodyrocks.co.uk

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If a child or adult is at immediate risk, emergency services will be contacted.

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External Hirers & Instructors
 

Anyone hiring our studios for classes, workshops or events must:

  • Follow this safeguarding policy

  • Provide their own safeguarding documentation if working with under‑18s

  • Hold appropriate insurance and qualifications

 

Review of Policy

This policy is reviewed annually or sooner if legislation or studio practices change.

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