The Academy Programme emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone involved in sports and physical activities. They advocate for the right of all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances, to engage in sports without the fear of abuse or poor practice. The Programme promotes sports as a platform for social interaction, personal challenges, and fun, ensuring inclusivity and protection for all participants.

The Academy Programme is committed to safeguarding everyone involved in their activities, emphasizing the importance of welfare for children, young people, and adults at risk. Their policies serve as a guide for employees and set standards for local sports and activity networks, requiring adherence to these protective measures. This commitment extends across all funded programmes, ensuring a safe environment for participants.

Ellipsis Risk Management

At the Academy Programme we strive for excellence. We work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our young people is protected through our safeguarding and welfare procedures. As such we recommend our Affiliates work with Ellipsis Risk Management to ensure that the Affiliate meets the very highest standards of best practice and compliance. The Ellipsis Affiliate System helps gyms to understand/identify their risks, put measures in place to mitigate those risks and put a workable management system in place. We will support Affiliates to achieve the Ellipsis Quality Mark which is the standard we want affiliates to aim for and achieve. 

Achieving the Ellipsis Quality Mark will involve submitting some extra documentation, signing up to the Ellipsis Charter and committing long term to continual improvement and maintenance through being part of the scheme. Once the mark is achieved each Affiliate is able to display the Ellipsis Quality Mark to promote their commitment to best practice.