Safeguarding

It is important for the club that we offer an environment that is safe for all our members. If you feel that either yourself or a fellow club member may be in the need of support, are in danger or may be being put in situations that are not right please report these issues to the club Welfare and Safeguarding Officer John Hunt.

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Our safeguarding policy is below, and you can contact John directly on the link below.

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SAFEGUARDING POLICY 2022

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Content:

Corby Town TTC commits to its duty of care to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and adults at risk and is committed to ensuring good practice throughout the club.

It recognises that the welfare of the child is paramount and aims to promote a positive and enjoyable experience for all whilst focusing on a child centred safe environment.

 

Detail:

In order to achieve this, Corby Town TTC shall ensure:

·        All allegations will be taken seriously, and any reports of concerns will be dealt with promptly and sensitively ensuring all                         appropriate action is taken.

·        Anyone involved with Corby Town TTC will recognise they have the responsibility to ensure that they act upon any concerns or               allegations.

·        Processes for dealing with all complaints and allegations are fair and open to challenge through the appeals process.

·        Anyone who, in good faith, reports their concerns will be supported.

·        As a club we adopt and abide by Table Tennis England’s Safeguarding Guidelines.

·        Put in place appropriate support and training to allow anyone at Corby Town TTC the ability to fulfil their role with regard to the               protection of children and adults at risk. In drawing up this policy and guidelines, Corby Town TTC and Table Tennis England                   have taken into account current legislation relating to the safeguarding of both young people and adults as follows:

 

The Children Act 2004

The Children Act 1989

The Protection of Children Act 1999

The Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

The ‘Every Child Matters Strategy 2004’

Working Together to Safeguard Children

The Sexual Offences Act 2003

Human Rights Act 1998

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Data Protection Act 2018

Police Act 1997

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

The Care Act 2014

Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012

The Equality Act 2010

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

Mental Capacity Act 2005

 

The policy will be reviewed every two years unless there are changes in legislation or government guidance or as a result of any other significant change or event.