Safeguarding and Child Protection

If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult involved in club related activities, however great or small, or concerns regarding the behaviour or practice of a coach or organiser, please contact the Club Welfare Officer on secretary@bournemouthac.co.uk.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is everyone’s responsibility. If you are worried about any individual, it is important that you report your concerns. If you are worried about a child or vulnerable adult then you need to report your concerns. If you think the issue is one of poor practice, contact the Club Welfare Officer on secretary@bournemouthac.co.uk, they will either:

Deal with the matter themselves or
Seek advice from the England Athletics Welfare and Safeguarding Team, who can be contacted via: https://www.englandathletics.org/clubs-and-facilities/club-support-services/club-welfare/

If your concern is more serious – including instances of possible child abuse – where possible contact the Club Welfare Officer and immediately contact the Police or Children’s Services If the individual needs immediate medical treatment take them to a hospital or call an ambulance and tell them this is a child protection concern. Let a Club Welfare Officer know what action you have taken If at any time you are not able to contact a Club Welfare Officer or England Athletics Welfare and Safeguarding Team and the matter is serious then you can:

Contact the Police – dial 999 or 101
Contact BCP Council Children’s Services – dial 01202 458101 or 01202 458102
Call the NSPCC 24 hour Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000

Here are the links to the policies and procedures concerned with safeguarding:

Follow this link to the Club’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures Follow this link to an UK Athletics Safe and Fun leaflet If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult involved in club related activities, however great or small, or concerns regarding the behaviour or practice of a coach or organiser, please contact the Club Welfare Officer on secretary@bournemouthac.co.uk.