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Basingstoke and Deane Canoe Club (the Club) is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.  Details of our policy and contact details of our Welfare Officers are presented in this policy.


Policy

The Club's policy is to comply with the current British Canoeing child and vulnerable adults protection policy.

To check the current status of the British Canoeing please check their website by clicking here.


DBS Checks

A current DBS Check shall be required for:

  • All BC coaches deployed by the Club.  
  • Any trip leaders who may be responsible for children or vulnerable adults.

It is desirable that the following shall hold a current DBS Check:

  • All Directors of the Club.
  • All Committee members
  • Regular attendees at the swimming pool sessions
  • Regular attendees on weekend away trips
  • Other members if the Directors are advised by a Welfare Officer that a DBS should be undertaken.

Current in relation to DBS shall be in accordance with guidance issued by British Canoeing and not more than five years old.


Safeguarding Training

Those who are required to hold a DBS shall attend a safeguarding course (SCUK Safeguarding and Protecting Children or equivalent approved by a Welfare Officer).  Training shall also be completed within 12 months of appointment for Directors.  Refresher training after three years is considered desirable.  Refresher training for those required to hold a DBS shall be undertaken if the Directors are advised by a Welfare Officer that such training is required.
 

Contacts

If you have any concerns about the welfare of children or vulnerable adults on Club activities please contact one of the following:

  • BADCC Welfare Officers: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • NSPCC Child Protection Helpline Tel: 0808 800 5000
  • Childline Tel: 0800 1111