Welcome to Kingston Chess Academy!
Our mission is to provide a Centre of Excellence for junior chess in the
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
We provide a nurturing environment for children, fostering a love for chess and cultivating essential life skills through the game.
Beyond the board, Kingston Chess Academy seeks to create a supportive community where young minds can thrive and build lasting friendships. We believe that chess is a gateway to a world of intellectual exploration and personal growth, and our Academy is committed to providing a platform where every child can unlock their cognitive potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.
Children can join the Academy
from the age of 8 to 14
Every Monday, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm
during term time.
Taking the next step for those who know chess basics.
The Academy meets at Tiffin School
London Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT2 6RL
Car park available for drop off and pick up
We have a high standard for Safeguarding, Behaviour and Play
Safeguarding Policy
The Kingston Chess Academy (KCA) recognises our responsibility towards the welfare of the children and young people attending the events that it organises. Our staff and volunteers are obliged to follow government guidelines in respect of safeguarding. Our overall safeguarding policy is set out here. We have adopted the safeguarding policy of the English Chess Federation here.
KCA recognises that:
• The welfare of the child is paramount.
• All children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, and sexual orientation have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse.
• Working in partnership with other agencies is necessary for the safeguarding of children.
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