Safeguarding

STOCKSFIELD GOLF CLUB is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all individuals involved in golf.

Safeguarding duties apply to an adult who:

• Has needs for care and support (whether or not the local authority is meeting any of those needs) and;
• Is experiencing, or is at risk of, abuse or neglect; and;
• As a result of those care and support needs is unable to protect themselves from either the risk of, or the experience of, abuse or neglect.

This policy has been adopted by Stocksfield Golf Club. The Master Copy of the Policy is retained in the Office where it is available for reference and clarity purposes, it is also available for download by clicking the Download button below.

This policy has been updated and adopted by Stocksfield Golf Club. The Master Copy of the Policy is retained in the Office where it is available for reference and clarity purposes, it is also available for download (see below). Stocksfield Golf Club aims to provide a safe environment for children and young people participating in golfing activities and try to ensure that they enjoy the experience.

They aim to reassure parents and carers that all children and young people will receive the best care possible while participating in club activities and communicate policy and Procedure to them through website/letters/consents. Stocksfield Golf Club will seek to promote the principles of safeguarding children by reviewing their policy and procedures every 3 years or whenever there is a major change in legislation. Guidance from England Golf will be sought as part of the review process.

Everyone working with children and young people has a responsibility for keeping them safe, irrespective of their role, whether they are paid members of staff or volunteers. England Golf is committed to ensure that the sport of golf is one which all participants can thrive in a safe environment and that all children and young people have an enjoyable and positive experience when playing golf.