Safeguarding Policy Statement
Thornton-Le-Dale Squash Club is committed to providing an environment in which
everybody participating in its activities has a safe and positive experience. The club
recognises that it has a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children, young
people, and adults at risk and protect them from poor practice, abuse and bullying.
In order to achieve this Thornton-Le-Dale Squash club agrees to:
Adopt and implement the practices and procedures outlined in the England
Squash documents – Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding
Adults Policy and Procedures. These documents are available on the England
Squash website.
Ensure that all individuals that work with children or vulnerable adults understand
and adhere to the practices and procedures outlined in the documents referred to
in the point above.
Recognise that all people regardless of age, ability or disability, gender, race,
religion, ethnic origin, marital or transgender status have the right to be
protected from abuse and poor practice and can participate in an enjoyable and
safe environment.
Ensure that all individuals who work or volunteer with children or vulnerable
adults in our organisation provide a safe and enjoyable experience for those
participating in club activities.
Appoint a Safeguarding Officer with the necessary skills and training who will take
the lead in all safeguarding matters that are raised within the organisation.
Ensure that the Safeguarding Officer’s name and contact details are known to all
staff, volunteers, members, and parents/guardians of members that are under
18.
Ensure that all individuals that work with children or vulnerable adults in the
organisation have undertaken the appropriate training and have had the relevant
DBS checks. Appropriate training will include the England Squash recommended
Safeguarding and Protecting Children course and training appropriate for their
role. SPC certificates must be renewed every three years.
Provide all members of the organisation and parents/guardians of members under
18 with the opportunity to raise concerns in relation to a child or vulnerable
adult’s welfare in a safe and confidential manner.
Ensure that all safeguarding matters, whether they are concerns about welfare or
protection are dealt with in accordance with the guidance for reporting and action
issued by Squash England.
Ensure that confidentiality in safeguarding matters is always maintained.
Ensure that all information relating to safeguarding is held safely and securely.
