LASSWADE GYMNASTICS CLUB CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT
Lasswade GC is committed to ensuring that those working with children and adults adopt the best practices to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the participants and staff.
The club will promote the highest standards of care for all members, staff and officials by:
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The adoption of Scottish Gymnastics Health, Safety and Welfare Guidelines.
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The adoption of Scottish Gymnastics Guidelines for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.
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The appointment of a Welfare Officer (Child Protection Co-ordinator)
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Ensuring that staff are suitably trained in child protection and health, safety and welfare issues.
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Ensuring that coaches and officials have been screened to confirm their suitability to work with children. Where appropriate this will include Criminal Record Bureau disclosure.
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Ensuring that the best coaching practice guidelines are followed at all times.
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Ensuring that grievances or complaints are dealt with promptly and in accordance with grievance procedures.
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Ensuring that a minimum of two responsible adults are present at all training sessions and events.
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Having a low tolerance level to poor practice, bulling or any potential form of abuse.
OUR SAFEGUARDING TEAM
Our Safeguarding Officers at Lasswade Gymnastics Club are:​
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Hannah Baillie
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Jillian Givan
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This role of within our club is to promote best practice by ensuring everyone is aware of their roles & responsibilities. They are also the first point of contact for coaches, helpers, parents and gymnasts on any issues concerning the well being of the club members, (poor practice or potential alleged abuse).
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They have all completed the following courses: Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Safe Gym for All, PVG Course
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If you have any concerns or questions please contact them on the below details or approach them in the gym. All conversations will be confidential unless advised otherwise.
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All contact should be made in email to: safeguardinglasswadegymnastics@hotmail.com unless the matter is Urgent when you may call our officers direct.
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Hannah Bailie
Tel: 07759137661
Jillian Givan
Tel: 07535714347