Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy
Creating a safer environment within our sport in order that everyone can enjoy themselves safely is everyone’s responsibility - coaches,? volunteers, sport and recreation organisers local clubs and associations schools all levels of Government - and the participants.
Clubs are advised: they should take the matter of child protection and harassment seriously and preferably appoint a person responsible for this area. If it is a small club it may well be the chairman or secretary. The important thing to remember is, they do not need to be experts in issues relating to child protection. It simply identifies someone who people can report to. It is not up to any club member or official to decide if child abuse has occurred, but it is their responsibility to take action, however small the concern.
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Coaches Support – an independent person As part of our service to coaches, the WCA and BCU offer an "independent person" service. The independent person can be contacted by a coach in the event of an allegation being made against them, allegations such as negligence, discrimination, a child protection issue or any other alleged breach of the coaching code. They can discuss the situation in confidence with the independent person who will outline the procedure that will follow and offer advice if appropriate. This person is Nigel Timmins. He can be contacted in confidence on 0. |
The following are some useful documents.
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BCU Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy booklet (PDF doc 447k size)
Club Child Protection and Harassment Policy (PDF A4 page 91k size)
Club Code of Conduct (PDF A4 page 94k size)
Guidelines for use of Photographic and Filming Equipment (PDF A4 page 87k size)
Junior Code of Conduct (PDF A4 page 119k size)
Consent Form (PDF A4 page 23k size)
Confidential: Personal Declaration form
Volunteers and Staff Working with Young People (PDF A4 page 21k size)Supervision of Trips Club, Regional and International Teams (PDF A4 page 22k size)