Safeguarding

Leigh Bowling Club 2acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of Children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities’, government guidance and complies with best practice and regulatory requirements.

Policy Statement: for theSafeguard of Childrenand VulnerableAdults.

The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of childrenand vulnerable adultsare paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or social economic back ground all childrenand vulnerable adults

 

  • Have a positive and enjoyable experience of their visit to the club
  • Are protected from abuse whilst participating in functions and events at the clubLeigh Bowling Club acknowledges that some children and vulnerable adults, including the disabled 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 oursafeguarding policy Leigh Bowling Club2 will

 

  • Promote and priorities the safety of children and vulnerable adults
  • Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and provided support to the individual/s that raise or disclose the concern
  • Ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguard concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults
  • 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 arrangementsand procedures are in operationThe policy and procedure will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved with the club. Failure to comply with this policy and procedure will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the club.

 

Monitoring

The policy will be reviewed a year after development and then every three years, or in the following circumstances;

 

  • Change in legislation and/or government guidance
  • As a result of anyother significant change of event.

 

Policy adopted on 24/04/2018    Due for next review on 24/04/2020