Child Protection Policy Statement
England Squash and Racketball is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children and young people to practice Squash and Racketball at Kendal Squash Rackets Club
We do this by:
- Being committed to building a culture of safety in which children are protected from abuse and harm whilst in association with Kendal Squash Club.
- Ensuring that all our coaches and volunteers are carefully selected, attended a nationally recognised Squash Coaching course and hold a Current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and accept responsibility for helping to prevent the abuse of children in their care.
- Acknowledging that abuse of children can take different forms – physical, emotional and sexual as well as neglect.
- Responding swiftly and appropriately to all suspicions or allegations of abuse, by providing parents and children with the opportunity to voice any concerns they may have.
- Appointing a child welfare officer who will take specific responsibility for child safety and act as the main point of contact for parents, children and outside agencies.
- Working within the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board guidelines and follow procedures for contacting the Local Authority on child protection issues
The Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) is Cumbria LSCB 5 Portland Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1PU. Telephone 01228 226831. Out of hours contact 01228 526690
Children’s Services, Condor Block, County Offices, Kendal. Telephone 01539 713377.
Police Station: Busher Walk, Kendal. Telephone 01539 722611 or 0845 3300247
- Respond to and take seriously any disclosure by children or adults that abuse by a member from the Squash Club may have taken, or is taking place, by referring any concerns, following the LSCB guidelines, within 24 hours to Cumbria’s Local Authority Designated Officer LADO – Robert Parks who is responsible for allegations for those who work with children. He can be contacted on 01900 706453 or 07792 976486 or via email robert.parks@cumbriacc.gov.uk
- Ensuring access to confidential information is restricted to the Child Welfare Officer or the appropriate external authorities.
- Reviewing the effectiveness of the Child Protection Policy and activities each year at the Annual General Meeting.