Safeguarding Policy
BCGBA advise that all clubs have a safeguarding policy in order to protect and support members from any potential abuse.
All issues relating to safeguarding emanate from “The Care Act 2014.”
Policy Statement
At Mottram St. Andrew Bowling Club we acknowledge the club’s duty to safeguard all the club members. All these members have a right to support and protection, with their particular needs taken into account. Implicit in these is our duty to support and respect members from other clubs.
It is the responsibility of all in the club to assist in these endeavours.
Policy Aim
All our members have the right to be safe from harm and to enjoy club activities free from fear of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Objectives
- Everyone who participates in bowls at Mottram is entitled to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment.
- The club is committed to helping everyone in bowls at Mottram accept their responsibility to safeguard adults at risk from harm and abuse.
- All suspicion and allegations of abuse and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
- As such, members have a responsibility to report concerns to the club Safeguarding Officer.
- All issues relating to safeguarding emanate from the relationships within the club, based on openness, honesty, mutual trust and respect.
- All issues relating to safeguarding will be dealt with in a confidential manner.
- All safeguarding issues, including this policy, will be reviewed at regular intervals.
Paul Jackson
16th October 2021.