High Peak Basketball Club
Safeguarding Policy Statement
Note: The terms ‘child’ and ‘young person’ describe any person under the age of 18. References to ‘parents’ should be read as parents and carers inclusively.
Our Statement
Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and England Basketball requirements.
The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children, young people and vulnerable adults 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 of sport at High Peak Basketball Club in a safe and child centred environment.
are protected from abuse whilst participating in Basketball as part of High Peak Basketball or outside of the activity.
We acknowledge that some children, including disabled children 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.
Our Policy
What we’ll do:
As part of our safeguarding policy, we will:
promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
value, listen to and respect children, young people and vulnerable adults.
ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation.
adopt safeguarding best practice through our policies, procedures and code of conduct for Coaches and volunteers.
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 safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.
Ensure players. Coaches and parents read and adhere to Codes of Conduct for play within High Peak Basketball Club.
ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents or 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 or deployment of unsuitable individuals by recruiting and selecting coaches and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary DBS checks are made.
appoint a nominated safeguarding lead and deputy for children and young people.
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 widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in High Peak Basketball 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 every year and changes made in line with changes in legislation and government guidance. The policy will be reviewed and signed off at the Club AGM.
This policy was last reviewed on: 5/10/2023 [Date}
Signed: B.M. Williams (Chairperson)
Contact details
Our Safeguarding/Welfare Officer
Name: Sue Fisher
Tel: 07801358119
Email: sue@wayupnorth.co.uk
Our Deputy Safeguarding/Welfare Officer
Name:
Tel:
Email:
In a safeguarding emergency, where a young person is at immediate risk of harm, call 999.
NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)
Information and resources related to this topic are available at: thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice