SAFEGUARDING

BowlsWales is committed to making Bowls a safe sport for all its members.

INTRODUCTION

​BowlsWales is the Coordinated Body for bowls, and it is our responsibility to ensure that everyone has the right to a safe, secure environment.

In the event of any query or for further information regarding Safeguarding please contact:

Sophie Hancocks

Safeguarding@bowlswales.com

07546316313

 

BowlsWales Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy

BowlsWales Safeguarding Adults in Sport Policy

Anti-Bullying Policy

Equality Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Process

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) – Suspension of regular activity policy

Transporting Children & Young people guidelines

Supervision of Children & Young People guidelines

Travelling and staying away guidelines

E-communication Policy

Photographic and video permission form

Physical Contact Guidelines - Children & Young People

Welfare/Safeguarding Officer Role Description

Code of Conduct Template - Volunteers/staff/officers

Code of Conduct Template - Parents/Carers

Code of Conduct Template - Children & Young People

Child friendly posters

Need to talk - what to do poster
Child Policy Poster
Be Smart Online

SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS

Every club that offers junior bowls activity must be supported with a registered Club Welfare Officer.

Each club must make this officer known to all members of the bowls club, with appropriate contact details readily available so any children or parents/carers know who to contact with any concerns.

All CWO’s will have to have completed a Time To Listen course.

Furthermore, it is good practise for coaches and volunteers to be aware of all safeguarding issues and the scUK Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course supports these people. For more information please see below

SAFEGUARDING FORUM

To provide a dedicated and interactive space to discuss, explore and network. Opportunity  to gain the knowledge and skills on which to develop your Safeguarding practice.

Session 1

Was the opportunity to meet the lead Safeguarding officer at BowlsWales and ask any questions. An update was provided on safeguarding resources that you can access and the DBS process.

Session 2

Forum topic was on Safeguarding Adults with Jodi Evans from Ann Craft Trust. She shared information around safeguarding adults and how to deal with incidents using examples.

Keeping Your Child Safe In Sport Week 2023

We are supporting NSPCC and CPSU 'Keeping Your Child Safe In Sport Week. Check out the BowlsWales social media channels all week, from 2nd October.

We are offering 12 FREE spaces on the Safeguarding & Protecting Children training course. The course will be held online via zoom on Monday 6th November, 6pm. If you would like to attend, please email enquiries@bowlswales.com with your Name, Email address and Club name.

 

Below are some resources to help young people play sport and stay safe:

 

Sport safeguarding training

Information for parents

Safeguarding Adults Week 2023

We are supporting Safeguarding Adults week 2023. Check out the BowlsWales social media channels all week, from 20th November.

#SafeguardingAdultsWeek

 

Additional useful links include:​

SAFEGUARDING

BowlsWales is committed to making Bowls a safe sport for all its members.