Welfare and Safeguarding
Rutland Sailing Club Safeguarding Policy Statement
Revised May 2022
Next review November 2022
Rutland Sailing Club is committed to safeguarding adults at risk and children taking part in its activities from physical, sexual or emotional harm, neglect or bullying. It is recognised that the safety, welfare and needs of the child are paramount and that any adult at risk or child, irrespective of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual or gender identity or social status, has a right to protection from discrimination and abuse.
Rutland Sailing Club takes all reasonable steps to ensure that, through safe recruitment, appropriate operating procedures and training, it offers a safe and fun environment to children taking part in its events and activities.
For the purposes of this policy anyone under the age of 18 should be considered as a child. All members of the Club should be aware of the policy.
Club Welfare Officers
The Club Welfare Officers are:
- Caroline Hughes 07787 131698
- Sarah Fearn 07508 141071
- Hilary Painter (Sailability) 07970 718987
Email: welfare@rutlandsailingclub.co.uk
Staff and Volunteers
All Welfare Officers and those staff and volunteers who regularly instruct, coach or supervise adults at risk or young people, will be required to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure, with Barred List check if appropriate.
Good Practice
All members of the Club should follow the good practice guidelines set out below and agree to abide by the Club Code of Conduct and the RYA Racing Charter
Those working or volunteering with adults at risk or young people should complete the RYA's Safe and Fun online training course; for details contact a Welfare Officer.
Adults are requested not to enter the showers and changing rooms at times when children are changing before or after junior/youth training or racing. If this is unavoidable it is advised that they are accompanied by another adult.
The Club will seek written consent from parents/carers before taking photos or video of a child at an event or training session or publishing such images. Parents and spectators should be prepared to identify themselves if requested and state their purpose for photography/filming. If the Club publishes images of children, no identifying information other than names will be included. Any concerns about inappropriate or intrusive photography or the inappropriate use of images should be reported to a Club Welfare Officer.
Concerns
Anyone who is concerned about a member's welfare, either outside the sport or within the Club, should inform a Club Welfare Officer immediately, in strict confidence. The Club Welfare Officer will follow the agreed procedures for highlighting concern.
Any member of the Club failing to comply with the Safeguarding policy, or any relevant Codes of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action.
Council has approved the documents available below relating to Welfare and Safeguarding.
RSC Welfare Policy v23.2.pdf
RSC Safe and Fun poster - Child
RSC Safe and fun poster - Adult
Welfare Officer Team - code of conduct
Welfare Officer Team - volunteer role description
Rutland Sailing Club policy on secure handling of DBS certificates March 2020
Last updated 16:18 on 27 November 2023