CARDIFF CANOE CLUB

Club Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy

…CARDIFF CANOE CLUB... is fully committed to safeguarding the well being of its members. All members should show respect and understanding for the rights, safety and welfare of others, and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of the club.
We believe that taking part in Paddlesport should be a positive and enjoyable part of children’s/vulnerable adults lives and to achieve this have the following aims:
• Club coaches should follow the BCU /WCA Coaches & Officials Code of Conduct
• All club coaches, helpers and officials working with young people should read and adhere to the BCU/WCA child and vulnerable adults policy. The club will follow the guidance of the policy in the event of any concerns or allegations.
• The club will ensure that anyone working with young people and vulnerable adults undertake a screening procedure, namely a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
• All club members are made aware of the Club Code/s of Conduct
• The club will obtain written medical details of child/vulnerable adult paddlers which will be made known to coaches where deemed appropriate and/or necessary.
• The club will only use BCU/WCA qualified/updated coaches — unqualified coaches can only work alongside a qualified coach. The club will encourage and support helpers to gain qualifications and assist coaches to stay up-dated.
• The club will identify a person whose role it is to deal with any issues concerning child protection and vulnerable adults and notify this person to all members. Anyone with concerns in respect to children or vulnerable adults should then contact that person. If that person is unavailable they can contact the BCU Child Protection Officer on Tel: 0115 9821100
• The club will adopt and regularly review a Health and Safety Policy
• The club will review this policy annually.

Andrew Green
CLUB WELFARE OFFICER

BCU Policies