Safeguarding
Bowmen of Backworth are fully committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults by:
- Ensuring that the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults is paramount.
- Creating and maintaining the safest environment possible for children, young people and vulnerable adults participating in archery.
- Taking all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse and exploitation.
- Promoting an ethos which embraces difference and diversity, and respects the rights of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Bowmen of Backworth’s Safeguarding Policy (PDF, 83KB)
Archery GB’s Code of Conduct (external link, PDF, 252KB)
Our policy is based on Archery GB’s Policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults which are mandatory for archery clubs to follow. The Archery GB Policies can be viewed here:
Archery GB’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People Policy (external link, PDF, 20MB)
Archery GB’s Safeguarding Adults Policy (external link, DOCX, 150KB)
It is a requirement that all club members, coaches, parents and visitors to the club, including those participating in archery courses and events, adhere to these policies.
Definitions:
- Children and young people refers to people under the age of 18.
- Vulnerable adults are those over the age of 18 who may be elderly, physically and/or mentally disabled, or have learning difficulties.
- Abuse is any form of physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment, or lack of care that leads to injury or harm. Abusers can be male or female. An individual might abuse or neglect a child, young person or vulnerable adult directly, or may be responsible for abuse because they fail to prevent another person harming them.
Bowmen of Backworth’s Social Media Policy (PDF, 51KB)
We all have a responsibility to act if we are concerned for another’s wellbeing
It is the responsibility of every club member, and the parents/guardians of children and young people attending the club, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone whilst participating in club shooting sessions and other club events.
Never dismiss what a child, young person or vulnerable adult tells you as “lies” or “exaggeration” – the worst possible thing you can do is to ignore it.
If you are worried about anyone, receive information which you believe puts somebody at risk, or if you have witnessed or experienced discrimination of any kind, it is vital you report your concerns.
Bowmen of Backworth Club Safeguarding Officer is the first point of contact if you have any concerns or queries.
Roxane Walley (pictured) is our Safeguarding Officer and can be contacted by emailing welfare@bowmenofbackworth.org.
Alternatively, the Club Chairman or Club Secretary can be contacted. All matters relating to safeguarding will remain confidential.
Reports can also be sent to Archery GB’s Report a Concern Form.
Useful contacts
Archery GB’s Safeguarding page
Archery GB National Lead Safeguarding Officer – Email: safeguarding@archerygb.org or Tel: 01952 602792
NSPCC Helpline – Tel: 0808 800 5000 (10 AM – 8 PM, Monday to Friday)
Childline – Tel: 0800 1111 (24 hours)
Northumbria Police – Tel: 999 (in an emergency) or Tel: 101 (24 hours)
Child Protection in Sport Unit – Tel: 0116 234 7278
North Tyneside Front Door Service – Tel: 0345 2000 109
