Child Protection and Harassment Policy

Last reviewed: 11th December 2021 - Chris Archer (Chair)

Policy documents

Last reviewed: 11th December 2021 - Chris Archer (Chair)

Penrith 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 adults and children's lives and to achieve this have the following aims:

Club coaches and helpers should follow the BC Code of Ethics
All Club coaches, helpers and officials should read and adhere to the BC Child Protection and Harassment 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, undertake a screening procedure.
All Club members are made aware of the Club Code/s of Conduct
The Club will obtain written Medical details of paddlers, which will be made known to coaches, where deemed appropriate and/or necessary.
Club coaches will be BC qualified &/or assessed in house for competence. The club will encourage and support coaches 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 Harassment, and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, and notify this person to all members. Anyone with concerns with respect to Abuse or Harassment should contact that person. If that person is unavailable they can contact the Club Chairman or BC Child Protection /Harassment Officer.
The Club will adopt and regularly review a Health and Safety Policy.
The Club will review this Policy annually.

SIGNED: Chris Archer [Club Chair], 11th December 2021