The Federation of Crown Green Bowls


CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

 

 

The designated Child Protection Officer is

 

David Kay 11 North Avenue, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4DU.

Email david.kay24@btopenworld.com
Tel 07860 358283 / 01204 884740

 

We recognize that the welfare of the junior players is paramount and that we have a duty of care when they are in our charge. We will do everything we can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend our activities.

 

We will

a)    Treat all junior members with respect and celebrate their achievements

b)    Carefully recruit and select all the adults working in the junior programme

c)    Respond to concerns and allegations appropriately

d)    Adopt the Area Child Protection Committee Safer Activities for Everyone (S A F E) Recommendations

 

When there are concerns about the welfare of any child/junior or vulnerable adult all members of the Federation Of Crown Green Bowls are expected to share those concerns with the designated Child Protection Officer.

 

The Child Protection Officer is responsible for

 

a)    Monitoring and recording concerns

b)    Making referrals to the appropriate authority without delay

c)    Liaising with other agencies

d)    Arranging training for members

 

Confidentiality

In cases of disclosure of abuse, by either parent or junior member, we are obliged to share the information with the Child Protection Officer, who may have to refer the concerns expressed to the appropriate authority.

 

This Policy to be reviewed annually at the first Board Meeting after the A G M.



The Federation of Crown Green Bowls