SAFEGUARDING
We are committed to ensuring everyone can enjoy snowsports
in a safe, friendly and fun environment
Everyone has a responsibility to ensure the welfare of young people.
As a Snowsports Club, we follow and are committed to Snowsports England policy for safeguarding children and adults.
Norfolk Snowsports Club also has the following policies regarding the welfare of those visiting our club.
Our Instructors and Coaches are all fully qualified and licenced with Snowsports England.
They all have current safeguarding training and a first aid certificate, as well as a current DBS check.
Instructors are required to abide by the Club and Snowsports England Code of Ethics, Conduct and Practice, as well as our own code of conduct.
They are here to make you feel welcome and help you to develop your skills.
If you have seen or experienced something you feel concerned by, one of our Club Welfare Officers (CWOs) – Hannah Gook, David Rich or Kerry RIch – are here to help.
I HAVE A CONCERN
There may be a number of reasons you have a concern:
- In response to something a child/young person has said
- In response to an allegation made against someone eg. a member of staff or parent
- In response to bullying
- In response to poor practice
It is not your responsibility to determine if abuse has taken place, but it is your responsibility to report or act upon any concerns you may have.
WHO SHOULD I SPEAK TO?
The welfare of a child is paramount.
If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police 999
Useful Non-emergency Contacts:
Norfolk County Council Children’s Services 0344 800 8020
Norfolk Snowsports Club Welfare Officer: Hannah Gook, David Rich or Kerry Rich moc.stropswonsklofronnull@reciffoeraflew
Snowsports England Safeguarding Lead: Mark Vaughan ku.gro.dnalgnestropswonsnull@eraflew
National Contacts for Safeguarding:
ChildLine UK – 24 hour helpline for children 0800 11 11
NSPCC Freephone – 24 hour helpline 0808 800 5000
Kidscape – helpline for adults and young people concerned about bullying 08451 205 204
The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) website