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CLUB  POLICIES  AND  PROCEDURES

1. CLUB RULES
to be updated.

 
Bowling Green:    SPORTS PARK, PIDDINGHOE AVENUE,
                                                    PEACEHAVEN, EAST SUSSEX  BN10 8RJ                  



 

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2. CLUB BYE LAWS

                    AND ELECTED OFFICERS DUTIES               




3.  CLUB HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT:
   Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club is strongly committed to encouraging our members to take part, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern. We recommend levels of training dependent on age and ability, and expect members to participate within these boundaries.

  HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY:

  To support our Health & Safety policy statement we are committed to the following duties:
      • Undertake regular, recorded risk assessment of the club premises and all activities undertaken by the club
      • Create a safe environment by putting Health & Safety measures in place as identified by the assessment
      • Ensure that all members are given the appropriate level of training and competition by regularly assessing individual ability dependant on age,         maturity and development
      • Ensure that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s Health & Safety policy
      • Appoint a competent club member to assist with health and safety responsibilities
      • Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place and known by all members
      • Provide access to adequate first aid facilities, telephone and qualified first aider at all times
      • Report any injuries or accidents sustained during any club activity or whilst on the club premises
      • Ensure that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness.


4.  CLUB CHILD PROTECTION AND VULNERABLE ADULT POLICY

We recognise that the welfare of the junior players is paramount and that we have a duty of care when they are in
our charge.
We will do everything we can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend our activities.


We will:

        Treat all junior Members with respect and celebrate their achievements.
        Carefully recruit and select all the adults working in the junior programme.
        Respond to concerns and allegations appropriately.
        Adopt the Sussex Child Protection & Safeguarding Procedures.


When there are concerns about the welfare of any child / young person all adult members of Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club are expected
       to share those concerns with the designated Child Protection/Equity Officer or the named Deputies.

The Child Protection/Equity Officer is responsible for:
       Monitoring and recording concerns.  
       Making referrals to the appropriate authority without delay.
       Liaising with other agencies.
       Arranging training for members.

Confidentiality.
       In cases of disclosure of abuse, by either parent or junior member, we are obliged to share the information with the Child Protection Officer,          who may have to refer the concerns expressed to the appropriate authority. Members Allegations/Concerns regarding the behaviour of adults in            Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club will be referred without delay to the Child Protection/Equity Officer who will contact the appropriate                authority.

This Policy will be reviewed annually at the first Committee Meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

CHILD PROTECTION/EQUALITY OFFICER A N OTHER 00000 000000
                 BOWLS ENGLAND NATIONAL CHILD & VULNERABLE ADULTS OFFICER :
email:-                                                                          Mrs. Pat Ostler Tel : 01295 720531
ASSIST. CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER                                                   email : patnrod19@aol.com
                                                                                   Web : www.bowlschildprotect
                     
                                                                                   NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION IN SPORT UNIT : Tel : 0116 234 7278
                                                                                   email : cpsu@nspcc.org.uk
                                                                                   Web : www.nspcc.org.uk


5.   CLUB WELFARE POLICY

Introduction. 
All sporting organisations which may make provision for vulnerable adults must ensure that:
         
          The welfare of every person is paramount:
         
          All persons, whatever age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the
                     right to protection from abuse;
         
          All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately;
         
          All staff paid or unpaid and all members working in sport have a responsibility to report concerns to the appropriate officer.

                     Staff/ volunteers are not trained to deal with situations of abuse or to decide if abuse has taken place.

 
Policy Statement
Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club has a duty of care to safeguard all persons involved in activity at the club. Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club will ensure the safety and protection of any vulnerable persons involved through adherence to the Welfare Policy adopted by the Club.

  Policy Aims.
The aim of Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club Welfare Policy is to promote good practice:
                     Provide any vulnerable adults with appropriate safety and protection whilst in the care of Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club.
                     Allow all staff, members and volunteers to make informed and confident responses to specific protection issues.
 
Policy Procedures.
 
The policy provides relevant procedures for:
                     appointing a named person to be contacted should a concern or incident arise
                     reporting concerns, allegations and disclosure of possible abuse or poor practice
                     dealing with Health and Safety issues
                     promoting codes of conduct for everybody involved
                     Adequate insurance cover
                     Coaching appointment
                     Website good practice
                     Ensuring confidentiality
 
Some items already feature in Club Rules and are mandatory to comply with regulations of affiliation to the governing body. Other guidance and policies that are followed relate to bowls affiliation and can be found through the following:
            •          English Short Mat Bowling Association
            •          English Bowling Federation
            •          Bowls England
            •          EIBA Ltd.


Procedures
 


 

Appendix 1

Notice of Welfare Policy

 

Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club fully accepts its legal and moral obligation to exercise its duty of care and to protect all children and vulnerable adults participating in its activities, and to safeguard their welfare.

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