Alliance policy requires all instructors, coaches, assistants and regular helpers working with children to undergo the Alliance safer-recruitment process. Determine whether the role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check and whether Children’s Barred List information may also lawfully be requested. Eligibility depends on the activities actually undertaken and their frequency, not simply the person’s job title.
DBS checks apply in England and Wales. Disclosure Scotland operates the equivalent scheme in Scotland and AccessNI operates the equivalent scheme in Northern Ireland.
Aikido Alliance DBS checks are arranged at Association level. Please click here to view the Association Safeguarding Officer for your organisation.
The following policies and documents relate to our recruitment process (click to view or use the “Download” button)
The Aikido Alliance requires Associations to confirm the appropriate level of DBS check for those working with children. Please use this link and retain the results:
https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check
The Aikido Alliance strongly recommends that those receiving DBS certificates register with the DBS Update Service. You must register within 30 days of the certificate being issued: https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
Case Management
Our Case Management Group comprises suitably trained and experienced members who will consider issues relating to recruitment and coaching best practice.