Safeguarding and Protecting Young People

The Club has gained accreditation under the ‘ClubsFirst’ scheme run by the England Hockey Board. It’s a 'Clubmark' seal of approval that recognises the

The club takes safeguarding and protecting young people very seriously and has adopted the England Hockey Board (EHB) ‘Proud to Protect’ Safeguarding and

The Club communicates with all Club members (including young members) to ensure they are aware of who to report child protection concerns to.

Reporting_Procedures[1].pdf

The Club Welfare Officer is Sue Baker-Brian supported by Ghis Barrie and Kelvin Briggs

• The Club ensures that all volunteers with significant access to young people are Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked through EHB every three years as per EH guidelines.

• All coaches and volunteers working within the junior section are committed to Safeguarding & Protecting Young People in Sport.

• The club maintains a secure database of all young people’s contact details (emergency contact information and consent of their parent or person with legal responsibility, photography consent and medical information ).

• The club is committed to  regular communication with parents (or whoever has legal responsibility)

Sue Baker-Brian, Ghis Barrie and Kelvin Briggs have attended the EHB 'Time to Listen'  hockey specific safeguarding training. It is targeted specifically at those people in a welfare role. It builds on basis awareness and focuses on implementation. The training gives individuals the opportunity to discuss hockey specific issues, challenges and good practice.

Club personnel regularly working with young people are encouraged to complete EHB’s Online 'Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey' course.

Here is a form to complete in the event of any safeguarding issue or concern.

Safeguarding Referral Form Template].doc

If you are a junior member and have a concern please read this document and contact Sue Baker- Brian.

Dont keep a problem to yourself!.docx