Safeguarding
Burghfield Sailing Club (BSC) is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk taking part in its activities from abuse and harm and ensuring their wellbeing. BSC recognises that the safety, welfare and needs of children, young people and adults at risk are paramount and that any person, irrespective of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, marital status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or social status, has a right to protection from discrimination, victimisation and abuse.
BSC takes all reasonable steps to ensure that, through safe recruitment, appropriate operating procedures, it offers a safe and fun environment to everyone taking part in BSC events and activities. BSC recognises that it has a legal duty of care to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.
BSC is committed to minimising risk and supporting venues, programmes, events and individuals to deliver a safe, positive and fun boating experience for everyone by creating a welcoming environment, both on and off the water, where everyone can have fun and develop their skills and confidence. BSC will treat everyone with respect, celebrate their achievements, listen to their views and experiences and provide opportunities for everyone to fulfil their potential and be their authentic selves.
Burghfield Sailing Club will:
- Ensure that all individuals who work or volunteer with children, young people and adults at risk provide a positive, safe and enjoyable experience.
- Ensure that there is Safeguarding Coordinator who, with the affiliation of the RYA Safeguarding Team, will take the lead in dealing with all safeguarding concerns with support from the RYA Safeguarding Team
- Ensure that the Safeguarding Lead and Coordinators name and contact details are known to all employees, volunteers, members and participants
- Respond swiftly and appropriately to all complaints and concerns about poor practice or suspected abuse, referring to the RYA and external agencies as necessary
- Ensure that all information regarding safeguarding referrals is stored securely and confidentially
- Ensure that all those who work or volunteer with at risk groups have been recruited using safe recruitment practices and includes the appropriate criminal records disclosure checks
- Report any concerns raised involving BSC staff, volunteers and credential holders to the RYA Safeguarding Team
- Regularly review its safeguarding procedures and practices in the light of experience, to take account of legislative, social or technological changes or where there is a change of Safeguarding Leads as required.
- Cooperate where necessary with multi-agency investigations and enquiries relating to serious case reviews involving children, young people and adults at risk, if there is an association with the sport and or recreation
This policy will be reviewed by the Burghfield Sailing Club committee at least every three years, or sooner if there are relevant changes to legislation or management.
BSC recognises that everyone has the right to be safeguarded and we must ALL take responsibility to ensure it.
Our Full SafeGuarding Policy is attached.
