SHCC Safeguarding

Protection of Children Policy Statement – Safeguarding

SEAHAM HARBOUR CRICKET CLUB

As one of its major activities SHCC in partnership with the Community serve the needs of children, promoting their development. In doing so, the Committee takes seriously the welfare of all children who come onto is premises or who are involved in its activities. To this end the Club have appointed an ECB vetted Welfare Officer who is the key contact for safeguarding concerns within the club.

The Committee aims to ensure that they are welcomed into a safe, caring environment with a happy friendly atmosphere.

The Committee recognises that it is the responsibility of employees and volunteers, paid and unpaid, to prevent the physical, sexual or emotional abuse of children and to report any abuse discovered or suspected.

The Committee recognises its responsibility to implement, maintain and regularly review procedures, which are designed to prevent and to be alert to such abuse.

The Committee is committed to maintaining good links with the statutory child care authorities.