CMAA Safeguarding Children & Adults
(Last updated: November 2025)
The CMAA Safeguarding Policies are for the use of Association Instructor's and Clubs only. The Policies are open to review every 3 years but will be updated as advised. Both can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (DSL)
Each club will have a DSL who has been suitably trained.
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They will take responsibility for all safeguarding at a local level.
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The central DSL for the CMAA is Andrew Morrell who can be
contacted on 07909 673894.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY DESIGNATED OFFICER (LADO)
A Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) works within each Local Authority area and is there to support staff across all organisations who work with children and young people if any concerns arise regarding any practitioner who works with children and young people.
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Information on the Safeguarding Code for Parents
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
The Ann Craft Trust - Safe Guarding Adults Training
Child Protection in Sport Unit - Involving Children and Young People
