Safeguarding

Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy

Policy Statement

Stewartby Bowls Club acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard the welfare of all adults and young people involved in bowls within the club

Stewartby Bowls Club adopt and follow all policies and guidelines approved by Bowls England and UK Anit-Doping.  We follow all procedures set out in Bowls England regulation 9, 9A and 9B.  We will abide with all sanctions, recommendations and/or decisions from the Case Management Panel or National Disciplinary Panel.

Objectives and Responsibilities

Everyone who participates in bowls is entitled to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment.

The Club is committed to helping everyone to accept their responsibility to safeguard young people and adults at risk, from harm and abuse.

All suspicions and allegations of abuse and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all Participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.

Members have a responsibility to report concerns to our designated Club Safeguarding Officer who is Phil Croxford.