SAFEGUARDING & PROTECTING YOUNG PEOPLE POLICY
Exeter Hockey Club supports the Safeguarding & Protecting Young People Policy statement issued by England Hockey, the National Governing Body for hockey. A copy of the Policy can be viewed on our website under club documents.
REPORTING CONCERNS OF POSSIBLE ABUSE
If any member of Exeter Hockey Club or any parent/carer of a Junior member suspects that a young person is being or has been abused, that person is requested to inform the Club’s Welfare Officer in strict confidence. The Club Welfare Officer will seek advice from England Hockey’s Ethics & Compliance Manager regarding immediate action required and then follow the guidance provided. The Club Committee will only act according to any advice issued and will ensure that any sanctions deemed necessary are dealt with properly.
Our Club Welfare Officers are:
Becky Fagg: [email protected]
Dave Pewsey: [email protected]
Alternatively contact Chair Sally Turner: [email protected]
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
England Hockey Ethics & Compliance Manager (Lead for Safeguarding)
[email protected] or 01628 897500
England Hockey have many useful resources for any further information
The Safeguarding Master Document | England Hockey is a good place to start and covers
Good Practice
Safeguarding Policy
Reporting Procedures
Recognising Poor Practice
Recruitment
Safeguard | England Hockey
Useful Contacts | England Hockey
Safeguarding Regularions | England Hockey
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
Police Child Protection Team
EMERGANCY: 999
NON-EMERGANCY: 101
NSPCC (Support & advice for 12 - 16 year olds)
www.thereforme.com 0808 800 5000 (FREE 24 hour helpline)
Childline (Free helpline for children and young people)
www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111
Kidscape (Support on bullying)
www.kidscape.org.uk 0207 730 3300