Tongham Bowling Club is committed to ensuring that all members including young people and vulnerable adults who play sport have a safe and positive experience. The club is committed to developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that everyone knows and accepts their responsibility in relation to a duty of care for all
Tongham Bowling Club recognises that it is not the responsibility of those individuals working within the club to determine if abuse has taken place, but it is their responsibility to act upon and report any concerns
If any person within the club has a doubt to this policy’s relevance to their role and duties then please contact the club’s “Safeguarding Officer” – David Hammond.
Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or disability, those involved with the club will abide by the following principles and statements:
• All participating in sport have a right to do so in a safe environment
• All adults involved with the club will provide a safe, positive and fun
sporting experience for young people and vulnerable adults
• All volunteers, coaches and officials will understand and be supported in their role and responsibility with regard to the duty of care for young people and vulnerable adults
• All suspicions and allegations will be taken seriously, managed and dealt with swiftly and appropriately
• The club will carry out regular risk assessments to ensure the safety of young people and all members of the club