Safeguarding
Miss Farthing & Miss Roome – Safeguarding and Welfare Officers
Miss Farthing and Miss Roome are our dedicated Safeguarding and Welfare Officers for Matt Fiddes West Sussex. Both ladies bring a wealth of experience in the areas of safeguarding, wellbeing, and student support, having previously held positions within local schools before kindly offering their knowledge and services to support our martial arts community.
Their role is to help ensure that all students, parents, carers, and instructors feel safe, supported, and listened to. They are committed to promoting a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment across all of our classes, where the welfare of every student remains a priority.
Miss Farthing and Miss Roome can be seen regularly attending local classes throughout the week and are always approachable should anyone wish to discuss a safeguarding or welfare concern. Whether you are a student, parent, carer, or member of the team, they are available to offer guidance, reassurance, and support whenever needed.
We are extremely proud to have Miss Farthing and Miss Roome as part of our team, helping us maintain the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing across Matt Fiddes West Sussex.
If you have any safeguarding or welfare concerns regarding anyone connected with Team West Sussex, whether this relates to an instructor, student, parent, carer, or any other individual involved in our classes, we ask that you report your concerns as soon as possible.
All safeguarding concerns should be reported directly to our Safeguarding and Welfare Team by emailing:
All concerns will be treated seriously, sensitively, and in confidence, and will be handled in line with appropriate safeguarding procedures.
If you believe someone is at immediate risk of harm or danger, please contact the emergency services on 999 without delay.