Safeguarding
Bristol Croquet Club fully supports and implements Croquet England's Safeguarding policies.
Everyone is responsible for safeguarding of the vulnerable and so all members should be familiar with the following.
Summary of Safeguarding Responsibilities
All Members
- Understand and undertake their responsibilities as described in the Croquet England Code of Conduct
Local Safeguarding Officer (LSO)
- Understand and undertake the responsibilities described in the Croquet England policy
- Report to all Committee meetings and AGM
- Inform the Committee when they are no longer able to continue in this role, giving as much notice as possible.
Committee
- Understand and undertake their responsibilities described in the Croquet England policy
- Follow the Safeguarding processes described in the Croquet England policy
- Make use of the guidance described in the Croquet England policy
- Ensure LSO submits a report to each Committee meeting and AGM
- Ensure the LSO is informed about who is undertaking any of the roles listed below
- Ensure Child Safeguarding policy is reviewed at least every 3 years
Membership Secretary
- Ensure the information in section 2 of the policy is included in the beginners' enrolment, membership application and renewal forms
- Remind people about the confidentiality of personal information in the contacts list each time it is circulated
- Liaise with the LSO to ensure the parents/guardians of under-18 members are provided with the necessary information and consents - see Croquet England Safeguarding Templates
Coaches
- Understand and undertake their responsibilities as set out in the Croquet England policy with particular regard to the Responsible Adult role
Team Captains
- Understand and undertake their responsibilities as set out in the Croquet England policy particularly with regard to the Responsible Adult role
- Understand and comply with SWF League Play rules
Tournament Organisers
- Understand and undertake their responsibilities as set out in the Croquet England Policy Processes
Organisers of Social and Other Events
- Understand and undertake their responsibilities as set out in the Croquet England Policy Processes
Publicity
- Anyone creating any publicity must check with the LSO to ensure the necessary consents have been obtained