Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Newnham Archery Club is committed to ensuring that the Management Committee, volunteers and those who participate in activities run by the organisation have an understanding of Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults at Risk, what forms abuse may take and that they know where to raise concerns if abuse is suspected or reported.
We therefore follow Archery GB’s ‘Safeguarding Children and Young People’ policy and procedures and Safeguarding Policy – Adults. Please use the link to access the full policies and procedures – Archery GB Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Safeguarding Policy Adults (this will take you to the Archery GB website).
Our contact email for matters regarding safeguarding should be sent to: safeguarding.newnhamarchers@gmail.com
This policy has been drawn up on the basis of law and guidance that seeks to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults, namely:
• The Children Act 1989
• United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 1991
• Data Protection Act 1998
• Human Rights Act 1998
• Sexual Offences Act 2003
• Children Act 2004
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
• Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
• Children and Families Act 2014
• Special educational needs and disability (SEND) code of practice: 0-25 years – statutory guidance for organisations which work
with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities; HM Government 2014
• Information sharing: advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers;
HM Government 2015
• Working together to safeguard children: a guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children;
HM Government 2015
This policy applies to all club members and anyone working on behalf of Newnham Archery Club.
Any concerns should be documented and reported to the club child protection officer immediately. (Susan Woodward).
Safeguarding Contacts
The Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership can be contacted at gsce@gloucestershire.gov.uk or (01452
583629). See their website for further details. Or the police can be called on 999
- Families Services Helpdesk on 01452 426565 (during office hours), but if you are concerned about the immediate safety of a child please contact the Police on 101 at any time. If you prefer you can send an e-mail to childrenshelpdesk@gloucestershire.gov.uk
- The emergency duty team for social care can be contacted on 01454 615165
- The local area designated officer (LADO) can be contacted on 01452 426994
- If further advice is needed the NSPCC can be contacted on 0808 800 5000. Their telephone lines are open Monday
to Friday 8am – 10pm or 9am – 6pm at the weekends. You can contact them online or by email 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year on help@nspcc.org.uk
How to Report Child Abuse Without Any Worries | NSPCC
- NSPCC Whistleblowing advice line on 0808 800 5000, email help@nspcc.org.uk or fill their online form.
