Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy
The Association reminds its associated clubs that they must fully accept their legal and moral obligation to exercise their duty of care and to protect all children and vulnerable adults participating in their activities and to safeguard their welfare.
Safeguarding
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Courses and Training
Whilst it is mandatory for Club Safeguarding Officers, we recommend that all clubs encourage their members, officers, coaches and volunteers to attend relevant training courses to ensure that everyone is safe within their clubs. There are a variety of options available:
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
This course provides a basic understanding and awareness of safeguarding and is recommended for bowls coaches and Club Safeguarding Officers/Volunteers as an introduction to safeguarding. It is available through your local County Sport Partnership and is open to all sports. (3 hours – sportscoachUK)
Safeguarding in Bowls – “Time to Listen”
This is a bowls specific module aimed at Club Safeguarding Officers/Volunteers whose clubs have junior members or sections and those who work with local school children providing taster sessions. (4 hours – Coach Bowls)
Adult Safeguarding in Bowls
This module is aimed at those clubs who have predominately adult only members. It focuses on ensuring Club Safeguarding Officers/Volunteers understand their role in safeguarding adults and in particular those adults who may be at risk. (3 hours – Coach Bowls)
We also recommend attending CPSU Webinars which can be found by clicking here: https://thecpsu.org.uk/training-events/cpsu-webinars/