It is Tynemouth Sailing Club policy to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Maintain its informal and friendly atmosphere.
\n\u2022 Ensure that children, young people (and vulnerable adults) enjoy the amenities and activities of the club and develop their sailing and social skills free from any form of harm.
\n\u2022 Ensure that Instructors, Volunteers and adult members enjoy the amenities and activities of the club without undue restriction.
\n\u2022 Encourage custom and practice which protects children from potential or actual physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect.
\n\u2022 Encourage custom and practice which protects adults from potential or actual accusations of abuse.
\n\u2022 Raise awareness of child protection matters and encourage due regard to be given to them by all.
\n\u2022 Investigate any allegations effectively and promptly and take appropriate action.
\n\u2022 Comply with relevant legislation (Children\u2019s Act 1989) and take note of guidance.
\n\u2022 Co-operate fully with any enquiries by relevant authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Child Any person aged under 18 years old.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nVulnerable Adult Any person over 18 who by reason of physical or mental disability or social or emotional deprivation might be considered vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abuse In addition to self evident physical violence or sexual contact; Physical abuse may include requiring a child to attempt something beyond their strength or capability. It may also include excessive horseplay.
\nEmotional abuse may include constant or excessive criticism or sarcasm, or persistently and unduly ignoring a child.
\nNeglect may include undue and excessive exposure of a child to cold or risk of injury and may be by commission or omission.
\nSexual abuse may include inappropriate touching which might take place in the course of instruction.
\nAbuse includes child to child abuse such as bullying as well as adult to child abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arrangements<\/h5>\n\n\n\n Vetting of Instructors and Volunteers<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nTSC is a small family club. The Training Principal, Senior Instructors and Instructors listed are all club members. We now require that any Instructor or volunteer working with children or venerable adults will undertake the RYA\u2019s Fun and Safe Safeguarding training and SI’s a DBS check through the RYA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All new instructors and volunteers who are to work with children will be required to undertake the RYA Safe & Fun online training. The safeguarding officer for the sailing club is to be informed of any new volunteers and will facilitate their access to the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
School staff or school volunteers who assist with their school sessions are not checked. The school are assumed to have carried out any appropriate checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raising Concerns<\/p>\n\n\n\n