Safeguarding at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club
No one involved in sport and physical activity, whether they’re a volunteer, participant, spectator or an athlete, should ever have to worry about abuse or harassment. Safeguarding in sport is the process of protecting children and adults from harm by providing a safe space in which to play sport and be active.
Gavin King
Safeguarding Officer
Teresa Hubery
Safeguarding Officer
Sarah Valentine-Bull
Safeguarding Officer
Meet our Safeguarding Team
Our Safeguarding Policy
Manvers Waterfront Boat Club is fully committed to safeguarding the well-being of its members. All members should show respect and understanding for the rights, safety and welfare of others, and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of the Club. We believe that taking part in sport should be a positive and enjoyable part of everyones lives and to achieve this have the following aims:
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Club coaches and volunteers should follow the clubs Code of Conduct:
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All Club coaches, officials and volunteers should read and adhere to the clubs Safeguarding Policy. The Club will follow the guidance of the policy in the event of any concerns or allegations.
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The Club will ensure that anyone working with young people holds a current DBS and is safeguarding trained.
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All Club members are made aware of the Club Code(s) of Conduct.
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The Club will obtain written medical details of young person which will be made known to coaches, where deemed appropriate and/or necessary.
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Any person who coaches for the Club should be a member of the NGB. The club will encourage and support helpers to gain qualifications and assist coaches to stay up-dated.
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Anyone with concerns with respect to Safeguarding should contact a member of the Safeguarding Team.
Reporting Concerns
You should follow this procedure whether a concern or allegation has been disclosed to you by someone else, something you have witnessed or something that has been worrying you:
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Report your concern to a member of the Club Safeguarding Team (you can do this in person, or by sending an email to safeguarding@mwbc.org.uk or by using the Safeguarding Report Form)
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Tell someone you trust
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Call (24hour helpline) Childline 0800 1111 or NSPCC 0808 800 5000 (keep trying if you can’t get through straight away)
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Call British Canoeing Safeguarding Lead Tel: 0115 8655354*
* (If calling out of office hours, leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible the next working day.)
REMEMBER: It is not your responsibility to investigate a concern or allegation, or to decide whether someone is being abused. It is your responsibility to pass the information you have on to the appropriate person or organisation.
ENSURE YOU KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR CONCERN AND HOW YOU REPORTED IT. Try to include the date, time and place, what happened, the name of anyone who may have seen what happened and who you reported it to and when. Try to note as much detail as you remember.
Useful Contact Details
​NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000.
Childline: help@nspcc.org.uk 0800 1111
Police emergency number: 999
Police non-emergency number: 101
RMBC Social Care 01709 382121
Report abuse or neglect of an adult at risk – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
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National Governing Body safeguarding contacts and information:
Paddle UK Safeguarding Information | Paddle UK
British Triathlon - Safeguarding – British Triathlon
England Athletics - Safeguarding - England Athletics
British Dragon Boating Association - Safeguarding | Dragon Boat Racing
Angling Trust - Safeguarding - Angling Trust
British Cycling - Safeguarding
Royal Yachting Association - Safeguarding Policies and Guidelines | About Us | Policies | RYA