// Safeguarding
Safeguarding children and young people.
Capoeira Club Croydon is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and positive environment for every child and young person in our classes, workshops and events. Their welfare and safety are our highest priority.
CERTIFIED TRAINING
Professora Areia has completed the Safeguarding in Sport training course, certified by The CPD Certification Service. The course covers recognising abuse, responding to disclosures, safer recruitment, DBS checks and safe practice when working with children in a sports club.
- Issued: 14 September 2026
- Valid until: 13 September 2029
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Caline Cezimbra, Professora Areia, is our Designated Safeguarding Lead. She receives and records any safeguarding concern, follows the club's procedures and refers matters to Croydon Children's Services where appropriate.
// Our commitment
What you can expect from us.
The welfare of every child and young person comes first, always
An environment free from bullying, harassment and discrimination
Children are listened to and their concerns taken seriously
Safer recruitment and DBS checks for everyone working with children
Clear professional boundaries between adults and children
Confidential, secure handling of any safeguarding concern
// Raising a concern
Worried about a child? Tell us.
Any safeguarding concern is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible. You do not need proof, only a reason to be worried.
Croydon MASH
020 8255 2888, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Out of hours
Croydon Emergency Duty Team, 020 8726 6400, option 5
Immediate danger
Always call 999
The full policy covers every part of our practice, including code of conduct, physical contact, supervision, photography, collection arrangements and safer recruitment. It is reviewed at least once a year.