Karate Issues - Sample Race Equality Policy
Some clubs are now providing Race Relations Policies. If you feel that this is something that you would like to see implemented in your own club then please feel free to use it.
RACE EQUALITY POLICY
Agreed by the Committee (date)
Agreed at full Committee Meeting on (date)
Introduction
The Instructors and staff of this Karate club are opposed to all forms of racism which seek to disadvantage persons on the grounds of colour, culture or ethnic origin and wish to comply with the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 which places a new duty on public authorities to promote race equality.
The Instructors and staff wish to ensure that the racial minorities represented in this club are treated fairly in all areas of Karate life. We want to become an all inclusive Karate club which promotes racial equality and positive race relations. We want to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination. We want all students to develop an understanding of the variety and complexity of ethnic identities and cultures within Britain and the world and ensure that students recognise the harm that racial prejudice and racial discrimination cause.
Strategies
The club will continue to re-appraise and develop its organisation in order to create an ethos that meets the needs of all its students and staff and so provide the best possible environment in which all may achieve their full potential.
The club will not tolerate racist behaviour such as name calling, stereotyping of all or any ethnic groups, insulting remarks, offensive graffiti, undue pressure on individuals and bullying.
The club will not use literature that is racially biased and dependent upon stereotypes, nor will it allow the distribution of racist literature or pamphlets or permit the wearing of racially offensive symbols.
The club aims to celebrate a broad range of cultures.
Parents/guardians will be consulted as appropriate.
Ethnic origin will have no bearing on the appointment of staff to any position within the club.
Responsibilities
The Instructors within the club will ensure that the club complies with its duty under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act.
The Chief Instructor will be responsible for the implementation of the policy and ensuring all Instructors are aware of their responsibilities and given training and support.
All Instructors will be responsible for dealing with racist incidents, challenging racial bias and stereotyping and promoting racial equality.
Breaches of the Policy – anyone (student or Instructor) found not to be complying with the policy will be disciplined in line with the club’s disciplinary policies.
Review
The club will assess the impact of the policy by logging racially motivated incidents, both positive and negative, and reporting these to the Instructors at least once every 12 months.
