Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk policy Statement
The aim of this policy statement is to ensure that club/fishery members follow good
practice and procedure with regards to safeguarding and protecting children and
adults. It is a template that club/fishery members can use to adopt the Angling Trust
policies and procedures.
TAC acknowledges its responsibility to appropriately safeguard children and adults and agrees to employ the following safeguarding principles:
– Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
– The welfare and safety of children and adults at risk is of paramount
importance
– Everyone regardless of their age, culture, disability, sex, gender
reassignment, language, race, nationality, religious belief, sexual identity,
sexual orientation has the right to protection from abuse, harm and bullying.
– All concerns, instances of poor practice or allegations will be followed up
swiftly, appropriately and taken seriously
– We will strive to create a ‘Speak Out’ culture, where everyone is empowered
to raise concerns with confidence
– The rights, dignity and views of anglers are always respected but balanced
with the need to ensure their safety
– We will strive to create a culture of collaborative learning for safeguarding
across angling in order to foster positive and safe practice, so everyone can
enjoy the sport freely.
TAC agrees with the below statements and will:
– Adhere to the Angling Trust Code of Conduct and Disciplinary and Appeals
Guidance for Clubs/Fisheries.
– Adopt the Angling Trust Safeguarding Policies and Procedures and will make these
known amongst members.
– Abide by the Angling Trust Health, Safety and Welfare Policy and guidance
documents.
– Follow the Angling Trust Safer Recruitment Guidelines to ensure all necessary
checks are robustly carried out. Including anyone working with children or adults in
Regulated Activity undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
– Adopt the Angling Trust’s safeguarding best practice guidance including volunteers,
social media, transport, taking pictures etc.
– Ensure any events held on TAC premises will comply with this statement and
associated policies. If appropriate a risk assessment/safeguarding plan should be
discussed and circulated to those affected.
– Ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding by
appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns involving young people and adults confidently and competently.
– Ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of an incident or concern and provide support for the individual or individuals involved.
– Adhere to Data Protection legislation and guidance to ensure confidential, detailed,
and accurate records are maintained and securely stored.
Safeguarding Contacts:
Welfare Officer:
welfareofficer@tanfieldac.co.uk
07979496055
Children’s Social Care:
welfareofficer@tanfieldac.co.uk
07979496055
North Yorks Social Care
https://safeguardingchildren.co.uk/about-us/worried-about-a-
child/#:~:text=If%20your%20query%20is%20not,to%20make%20a%20telepho
ne%20contact.
If your query is not urgent please use the email address
social.care@northyorks.gov.uk to liaise with the Customer Service Centre
and you will receive a response within 24 hours.
If you believe the situation is urgent but does not require the police, please
call 0300 131 2 131 to make a telephone contact. When prompted, say
“children’s social care”. One of the advisors will be happy to support you.
Adult Social Care:
welfareofficer@tanfieldac.co.uk
07979496055
Adult Social Care in North Yorkshire, you can use the online form on their
website, call the main Customer Service Centre at 01609 780780, or email
social.care@northyorks.gov.uk
For general queries, you can also use the professional line at 01609 536993. If
you need urgent support, you can contact the Emergency Duty Team at 01609
780780
Local Authority Designated Officer:
Yorkshire Police, 999
Angling Trust Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Dom Lattimer
07301088542
dom.lattimer@anglingtrust.net
Please follow: https://anglingtrust.net/safeguarding/safeguarding-policies/