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TCYC CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT

TCYC is committed to safeguarding children taking part in its activities from physical, sexual or emotional harm, neglect or bullying. We recognise that the safety, welfare and needs of the child are paramount and that any 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.

TCYC 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 at 1^st July 2022 are:

Charlotte Mills 07919 177447 email safeguarding@tcyc.org.uk

Richard Bryant 07591 524362 email safeguarding@tcyc.org.uk

Please phone in first instance to make contact

Staff and Volunteers

All Club staff and volunteers whose role brings them into regular contact with young people will be asked to provide references. The Club Welfare Officer and those regularly instructing, coaching or supervising young people will also be asked 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 attached (see RYA Sample Document 4) and agree to abide by the Club Code of Conduct (see RYA Sample Document 5) and the RYA Racing Charter contained in the Racing Rules of Sailing. Those working or volunteering with young people should be aware of the guidance on recognising abuse (see RYA Appendix A).

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.

Photography and Videos

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 the Club Welfare Officers.

Concerns

Anyone who is concerned about a young member's or participant's welfare, either outside the sport or within the Club, should inform the Club Welfare Officer immediately, in strict confidence.

Any member of the Club failing to comply with the Safeguarding policy or any relevant Codes of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action under Club Rules.

Other useful numbers

NSPCC 24-hour helpline
Tel: 0808 800 5000 E-mail: help@nspcc.org.uk

ParentLine Scotland
Tel: 0800 028 2233 (9am 9pm Mon Fri) E-mail: parentlinescotland@children1st.org.uk

RYA Safeguarding Manager
Tel: 023 8060 4104 E-mail: safeguarding@rya.org.uk

Where to find more information

RYA guidance and procedures

www.rya.org.uk/go/safeguarding

General guidance

www.nspcc.org.uk

www.thecpsu.org.uk www.safeguardinginsport.org.uk (Scotland)

Advice and information on online safety

www.nspcc.org.uk/shareaware www.net-aware.org.uk