CENA BELIEVE THAT GOOD PRACTICE AT OUR CLUB IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The wellbeing of children is everyone’s responsibility, particularly when it comes to protecting them from wellbeing concerns, poor practice and abuse. Everyone in netball – committee member, club official, coach, parent, friend, participants themselves – can help. The club will place the needs of the child first and winning and competition second.
2. The underlying principles with respect to Wellbeing & Child Protection are that:
• The child’s wellbeing is the first consideration
• All children regardless of age, any disability they have, gender, racial origin, religious belief and sexual identity have a right to be protected from abuse and exploitation
• Children must be treated with integrity and respect
• Children’s programmes and competitions will be relevant to their ages and stages of development
3. We are bound by and follow the Netball Scotland Wellbeing & Child Protection Policy, procedures and guidelines. All our volunteers/staff are members of Netball Scotland.
4. THE CLUB
• Aims to create an enjoyable environment, where all its members, especially children, have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat.
• Acknowledges that it’s members, especially children, have the right to be treated with respect and for their concerns to be listened to and acted upon.
• Will aim to ensure that junior members have specific programmes designed for them, with adequate support and supervision.
• Is committed to ensuring that all helpers, whatever their role, complete a Club Registration Form, sign the relevant Code of Conduct and if in a childcare/adult at risk role, complete a PVG Application and a Self-Declaration and Reference Form form in relation to Child Protection.
• Provides clear, comprehensive, easily understood procedures for dealing with:
◦ allegations of abuse
◦ complaints and allegations of poor practice
◦ requests for help and support on a confidential basis
◦ is committed to an equitable recruitment selection policy for coaches
◦ will always emphasise fair play
• Promote an environment where all legitimate concerns can be raised without
fear of victimisation or reprisal.
• Require all those working with children to attend a Child Wellbeing & Protection in Sport (CWPS) or equivalent workshop and have a satisfactory PVG check.
5. THE CLUB WELLBEING & PROTECTION OFFICER IS
Name: Natalie Mead
Contact Details: CENAWCPO@gmail.com
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