Safeguarding policy statement

 Note: The terms ‘child’, ‘children’ and ‘young person’ describe any person under the age of 18.

Our statement

Fairford Badminton Club acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. It is committed to ensuring its safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and requirements.

The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children have a positive and enjoyable experience at the club in a safe environmentare protected from abuse whilst participating in club activities.

 We acknowledge that some children, including deaf and disabled children or those from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.

Our policy

 As part of our safeguarding policy we will:

• promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at the club
• value, listen to and respect them
• ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation
• adopt safeguarding best practice through our policies, procedures and code of conduct for club members
• ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding children and young people
• ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of all incidents or concerns, from lower-level concerns and poor practice to more serious abuse,
• provide support to the individual(s) who raise or report the concern
• ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
• appoint a nominated safeguarding lead for children and young people, a deputy and a lead trustee/board member for safeguarding
• share information about safeguarding and good practice with children, young people and their parents
• make sure that children, young people and their parents know where to go for help if they have a concern

The policy and procedures will be promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in the club. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal or exclusion from the organisation.

Monitoring

This policy will be reviewed constantly, or in the following circumstances:

• changes in legislation and/or government guidance
• as required by Badminton England
• as a result of any other significant change or event.

On behalf of the committee