Zubaer Najib – Welfare Officer
Black Spider Academy
Zubaer Najib serves as the Welfare Officer at Black Spider Academy, where he is responsible for promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of the club. His role is centred on safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, ensuring that everyone can participate in martial arts with confidence and security.
With a calm, approachable, and professional manner, Zubaer provides an independent point of contact for students, parents, coaches, and volunteers. He is committed to ensuring that any concerns regarding safeguarding, welfare, bullying, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour are listened to carefully, handled confidentially, and managed in accordance with safeguarding policies and national governing body guidance.
The Role of a Welfare Officer
The primary responsibility of a Welfare Officer is to ensure that the welfare of children and vulnerable people is always the highest priority. This includes:
Promoting a safe and positive training environment.
Acting as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
Supporting children, parents, coaches, and volunteers.
Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.
Working with coaches and external safeguarding agencies where appropriate.
Encouraging respect, equality, inclusion, and good conduct throughout the academy.
Helping create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported.
Safeguarding at Black Spider Academy
At Black Spider Academy, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards in the protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Our academy operates with a strong safeguarding culture by:
Ensuring qualified and appropriately vetted coaches and volunteers.
Following recognised safeguarding policies and codes of conduct.
Providing a respectful, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
Encouraging open communication between parents, students, coaches, and the Welfare Officer.
Promoting the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of every student.
Responding promptly and professionally to any welfare or safeguarding concerns.
Black Spider Academy believes that martial arts should build confidence, discipline, respect, resilience, and character in a safe environment where every student has the opportunity to learn, develop, and achieve their full potential.
Under the guidance of Welfare Officer Zubaer Najib, the academy remains committed to ensuring that the safety and well-being of every child and vulnerable person always comes before performance or competition. His dedication helps create an atmosphere where students and families can enjoy martial arts knowing that safeguarding is treated with the utmost professionalism and care.