The Company acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, and government guidance and complies with best practices and the requirements of all regulating bodies, including working with the Police, the NSPCC, Local Authorities, Local Safeguarding Children’s Boards and other agencies and health care workers that come into contact with Children.
The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background, that all children:
- have a positive and enjoyable experience of activities in a safe and child-centred environment
- are protected from abuse whilst participating in the activities or outside of the activity
The Company acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse, and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.
As part of our safeguarding policy, the Company will:
- promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities with respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people
- ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
- ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
- prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals
- ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation
The policy and procedures will be widely promoted, made available and are mandatory for everyone involved in the Company. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal or exclusion from the organisation.
The policy will be reviewed a year after development and then every three years, or in the following circumstances:
The Company acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, and government guidance and complies with best practices and the requirements of all regulating bodies, including working with the Police, the NSPCC, Local Authorities, Local Safeguarding Children’s Boards and other agencies and health care workers that come into contact with Children.
The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background, that all children:
- have a positive and enjoyable experience of activities in a safe and child-centred environment
- are protected from abuse whilst participating in the activities or outside of the activity
The Company acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse, and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.
As part of our safeguarding policy, the Company will:
- promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities with respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people
- ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
- ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
- prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals
- ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation
The policy and procedures will be widely promoted and made available, and they are mandatory for everyone involved in the Company. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal or exclusion from the organisation.
The policy will be reviewed a year after development and then every three years, or in the following circumstances:
- Any changes made in legislation and/or government guidance
- As required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, UK Sport and/or Home Country Sports Councils, and all governing bodies and regulators
- As a result of any other significant change or event
