Child Protection Policy
INTRODUCTION
Sutton Green Golf Club is vitally concerned about the health and safety of our
Junior Members. With this in mind we have fully adopted Children in Golf
Protecting the Future as the basis of our Child Protection Policy and the
following statement has been formally adopted:
Sutton Green Golf Club is intent that children, young people and vulnerable
adults will find golf a safe sporting environment in which to have fun, learn
and develop through the promotion of the policies and procedures in the policy
document 'Children in Golf - Protecting the Future'.
WHAT IS CHILDREN IN GOLF PROTECTING THE FUTURE?
We are all keen to attract young people to the game of golf because we
understand that young people are the future of the game. In this way it is
important that we make the golfing environment one which encourages young people
to thrive and develop, safe in the knowledge that the people looking after them
have their welfare as top priority.
The governing bodies of golf throughout the British Isles came together to
create the policy document 'Children in Golf - Protecting the Future'. Together
all of these agencies have committed to work in partnership to ensure that the
sport of golf is one within which the young people involved can thrive and
flourish. However none of the governing bodies are able to ensure that golf is
safe without SGGC committing to this process by demonstrating its determination
to ensure that our sport is one which is regarded by parents and children as one
which is well organised and attractive to be involved in. This helps Sutton
Green by encouraging more youngsters to join and assists the governing bodies by
generating more young golfers from which the talented can be given opportunities
to compete at the highest level.
Copies of the document are available from the Junior Organiser or can be viewed
online at:
http://www.ecomallbiz.com/iwm17/introduction1
All junior organisers and golf professionals at Sutton Green have received
positive CRB clearance. All other staff at the club have self-certified.
Below you will find details of:
Young Golfers
Code of Conduct
This code of conduct has been designed to ensure that all Young Golfers have a
point of reference which reminds them of the minimum standards expected when
they are participating on golfing activity. All Young Golfers should ensure that
they are fully conversant with the guidelines outlined within the code and
should strive to act within the guidelines at all times.
The Young Golfer's Code:
1. Golf is for everyone and people's rights to participate in golf should be
respected at all times. To make sure that everybody is able to enjoy themselves
young golfers should:
Ensure that your fellow golfers are able to participate in golf without fear
of
ridicule, harassment or restriction.
Treat all other golfers with respect - treat them as you would expect to be
treated.
Be courteous to each other and your coaches or leaders - a little politeness
goes a long way.
2. Golf is a game which develops relationships, young golfers should strive to
develop relationships with each other which are based on mutual respect and
honesty. The following actions will ensure that these relationships develop
effectively:
Get to know the other young golfers on your group or team - make an effort
to find out about their backgrounds and what they like.
Provide help and support to other golfers who might need it.
Look out for each other, let someone in charge know if you are worried
about the well being of one of your fellow golfer's
3. Each young golfer has a responsibility to act in ways which promote the best
traditions and ethos of the game of golf. In order to do this the young golfer
should:
Always act in a way which will not present a danger to yourself or others.
Play fair - Golf is a game which requires a great deal of honesty in order to
play, only people who play fair will achieve anything in golf.
Listen to your coaches and instructors - listening carefully will ensure that
you are able to improve more quickly and everyone will be safe.
Practice hard - practicing what you have been taught will improve your play
far quicker than just practicing when you have a lesson.
4. Young Golfers should maintain the highest levels of personal standards at all
times. This means that young golfers should:
Maintain high standards of personal appearance - Tiger Woods never looks
scruffy or untidy!
Ensure that the language you use towards your coaches or fellow golfers is
appropriate and not likely to lead to offence being taken
Lead a healthy lifestyle. Smoking or drinking alcohol is not healthy and will
not help you become a good golfer.
Be a positive role model for any younger golfers who might look up to you.
Away Trip Consent Form
1. Personal Information
Name:
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Date of birth:
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Address:.............................................................................................................................
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Postcode.....................................................
Contact Telephone Number:
Alternate number......................................................
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Emergency contact person
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Telephone number ...........................
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2. Medical information
Please give details of any specific medical conditions requiring medical
treatment and/or medication:
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Please give details of any allergies or medication which should not be
administered:
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Any contact with contagious or infectious diseases within the last four weeks?
... ... .....
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Please provide details of any special dietary requirements:
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I have read the Young Golfer's Code of Conduct and agree to abide by the
guideline laid down within. I understand that a failure to comply with these
guidelines could result in me being removed from all activities and dismissed
from the programme.
Signed ...................................................
Print ........................................
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Date ...................................
I confirm that I have received the details of the above activity and consent to
my child taking part in the visits and activities indicated. I acknowledge that
the club will be liable in the event of any accident only if they have failed to
take reasonable steps In their duty of care for my child during the trip. I
understand that the staff have a common law duty to act in the capacity of a
reasonably prudent parent.
I undertake to pay the required sums by the dates specified in the information
and accept that in respect of any withdrawal from the trip, for whatever reason,
there can be no refund of the whole or part of the payments unless the
circumstances are covered by insurance.
I have read the Young person's Code of Conduct and agree that my child should
abide by this whilst in the care of the club and 1 understand that a serious or
continued breach of this code may result in my child being sent home early at my
expense.
I,
.being parent/guardian of the above named child hereby give
permission for the Team Manager to give the immediately necessary authority on
my behalf for any medical or surgical treatment recommended by competent medical
authorities, where it would be contrary to my son/daughter's interest, in the
doctor's medical opinion, for any delay to be incurred by seeking my personal
consent.
Signature
(consent by parent/guardian)
Date
Concern / Allegations Recording Form CPR1
1. Recorder's Details
Title: Mr/MrslMs (Delete as apprpriate)
Name:
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Address:
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Postcode
Telephone:
. Fax
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Position:
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Signature: Date: .................................
2. Details of young person/persons
If you have concerns the welfare of a child or young person please complete the
following details:
Name of Young person:
Address of Person
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Date of birth:
3. Information regarding the persons involved
Please supply details of the person/s relating to the concerns or allegations:
Name of Person:
. Position:
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Address of person:
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Dates / times / locations of any incidents
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4. Specific details of the concern / allegation
Nature of the allegation / concern:
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Observations made by you or to you: (bruising, change in behaviour,
inappropriate actions, etc)
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5. Record of Conversation
Record details of exactly what was said and what you said here (remember just to
record facts, do not lead the person raising the concern or making an allegation
with your questions):
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6. External Agencies Contacted
Record any actions that have been taken so far:
Child Protection Officer Contacted
Date: Time: ......
Name:
......................... Contact Number
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Advice received:
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Golf Foundation Contacted
Date: Time: ......
Name:
....................................Contact Number
Advice received:
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Police Contacted
Date: Time: ... ... .........
Name: .......................................... Contact Number
Advice received:
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Social Services Contacted
Date: ...Time:... ......................................................
Name:
.......... Contact Number
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Advice
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Guidance for recording a concern or allegation
Reporting
Use the form (CPR1) as a reference point to help you remember what you need to
do if a concern is reported to you or if you have concerns yourself.
If you report the incident to the social services a copy of this form must be
sent to them within 24 hours of the telephone report.
Remember that your duty is to report concerns however minor or trivial they may
seem. Advice and support is available from the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.
Remember that it is not your duty to do anything other than report concerns or
allegations to the appropriate agency. No other action need be taken unless you
are otherwise informed by an external agency.
Confidentiality
Maintain confidentiality at all times on a 'need to know basis' - This
information should only be shared if it will protect the child or prevent
further incidents occurring. Do not discuss this information with anybody who
does not 'need to know'.
The individual who has been alleged against or who you have concerns about has
rights that should be upheld at all costs. Remember that in cases of Child
Protection 'mud sticks' and people should not be presumed guilty until proper
procedures and investigations have been carried out by the relevant authorities.
Anonymity
Allegations or concerns raised by persons who wish to remain anonymous cannot be
acted upon by the police or social services. If you receive information from a
source which wishes to remain anonymous you should endeavour to make the person
aware of this fact, they can then choose to proceed or not.
Sutton Green Golf Club - Procedure for dealing with concerns or allegations of
inappropriate actions by a club member, coach, leader, parent or volunteer
Concerns raised or allegations made?
Child Protection Officer, Bernard White, informed immediately
CP Officer to obtain contact details of the individual making the accusation
(see recording form CPR1)
CP Officer to contact Children in Golf (CIG) Unit Helpline on 0800 800 5000
CIG Unit to contact Social Services and/or the Police
Is this potential abuse or poor practice?
| Poor Practice
CIG to advise governing body to begin internal procedures If allegation dismissed - no further action. If upheld - appropriate disciplinary action including possible dismissal from golf. |
Potential Abuse
Social Services and/or Police to investigate the accusation. If accusation not proven - no further action. If a criminal conviction - internal procedures started for dismissal from golf. |