CHILD & VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION
Clevedon Canoe Club is fully committed to safeguarding the well being of its members. All members should show respect and understanding for the rights, safety and welfare of others, and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of the club. We believe that taking part in Paddlesport should be a positive and enjoyable part of children / vulnerable adults lives and to achieve this have the following aims:
- Club coaches, officials, and helpers should follow the BCU Coaches & Officials Code of Conduct
- All club coaches, helpers and officials working with young people should read and adhere to the BCU Child and Vulnerable Adults Policy. The club will follow the guidance of the policy in the event of any concerns or allegations.
- The club will ensure that anyone working with young people and vulnerable adults undertake a screening procedure, namely a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
- All club members are made aware of the Club Code of Conduct
- The club will obtain written medical details of child/vulnerable adult paddlers as part of their membership application, which will be made known to coaches, officials, and helpers where deemed appropriate and/or necessary.
- The club will endeavour to use BCU qualified/updated coaches; unqualified coaches can only work alongside a qualified coach. The club will encourage and support helpers to gain qualifications and assist coaches to stay up-dated.
- The club has appointed the following people whose role it is to deal with any issues concerning child protection and vulnerable adults.
Anyone with concerns in respect to children or vulnerable adults should then contact these people:
- Steve Holland - Welfare Officer - 01275 874090
- Nigel Barnes - Junior Section Leader - 01275 794 852
- If either person is unavailable, contact the BCU Child Protection Officer on Tel: 0115 9821100
- The club will adopt and regularly review a Health and Safety Policy
- The club will review this policy annually.