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Washinkai has had an established Child Protection Team for many years. Born out of the belief that prevention is better than cure, Washinkai have implemented procedures to ensure that every child who trains within Washinkai is ensured a safe environment where they can enjoy and learn Karate.

Led by Head Child Protection Officer (CPO) Annette Turpin, the team consisting of Neville Smith and Luci Harris are always available to answer concerns and check that Instructors have the appropriate qualifications and clearances.

 

Annette Turpin

Annette Turpin is the Child Protection Officer (CPO) for Washinkai.

Annette has trained continuously with Sensei Thompson for over 17 years and currently holds the rank of 4th dan.

Annette Turpin
Annette Turpin, BTKA CPO

Annette is currently employed by the NHS and works at St George's Hospital in Tooting. For 12 years Annette has been working in the field of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry as Clinical Nurse Specialist (Child Mental Health).

Her work involves working therapeutically with children and adolescents, a percentage of who may be on the Child Protection Register and some will have experienced some form of abuse.

Annette, who liaises with Social Services where there are Child Protection concerns, brings many years of experience to the Washinkai's Child Protection Programme.


Neville Smith
Neville Smith, CPO East

Neville Smith

Neville is the senior instructor for Kent and he is also a trained Family Liaison Officer, having been CRB checked he has taken on the duty of CPO for the East.

Luci Harris

Luci has worked with children, especially those with special needs for a number of years. Trained in dealing with children who have suffered abuse Luci has taken on the duty of CPO for the South West.


Luci Harris
Luci Harris, CPO West

  • To contact Annette directly please use this number -
    00447903 96 42 76
  • To contact Neville directly please use this number:
    00447790 99 77 93
  • To contact Luci directly please use this number:
    00447814 82 99 51

 

Last Updated ( Saturday, 02 June 2007 19:39 )  

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