wELFARE
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Working together to promote our young athletes enjoyment and safety.
At London Heathside we aim to provide our young athletes with a positive introduction to athletics in a safe and supportive environment. This will best be achieved through co-operation between the coaches, the parents/carers and the young athletes themselves.
Remember:
The welfare of the child, young person or vulnerable adult is paramount
All young people or adults whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse or bullying.
All suspicions and allegations of abuse , bullying and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
All young athletes and adults are expected to show respect for each other and follow the codes of practice they agreed to on joining.
Do you have any concerns?
Parents/ Carers, young athletes, volunteers please feel free to discuss any concerns you may have with
The clubs designated Welfare Officer Ruth Miller or
Head of Junior Athletics: Russell Weston.
You should take action if :
A young athlete or vulnerable adult is concerned about someone’s behavior towards them
You are concerned about the behavior of someone towards a young person or vulnerable adult
If neither of the named officers are available you should call:
In an emergency for ambulance or police call 999
Haringey Multi Agency Safeguarding team 020 84894470 (or 020 8489 0000 eve and weekend)
NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000.
David Brown, Lead safeguarding officer UK Officer, can be contacted on 0121 713 8450.
London Heathside follows the welfare policies and guidance of England Athletics and UK Athletics.