SAFEGUARDING
CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & VULNERABLE ADULTS
A quick reference guide for everyone volunteering within and on behalf of Wanstead RFC
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Revision Date: 15th October 2018
Author: Paul Lazarus
Important things to remember:
- Treat everyone with respect and set a positive example for others
- Respect personal space and privacy
- Make every effort to ensure another adult is present or within visual or hearing proximity of any activity or interaction with a child/young person or vulnerable adult
- Ensure any actions cannot be misinterpreted by anyone else
- Always challenge unacceptable behaviour
- Never put a child/young person, vulnerable person or yourself in a dangerous or comprising situation
- Never have inappropriate physical or verbal contact with others. If you are unsure, don’t take the chance – seek advice
- Never keep allegations or suspected abuse a secret
Remember the 4 R’s of safeguarding:
Recognise
Respond
Refer
Record
What to do if:
YOU SUSPECT ABUSE…
- Do you have concerns about a child/young person’s or vulnerable adult’s immediate welfare? This could be from signs of physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or neglect
- Advise the club Safeguarding Officer immediately
- If appropriate after consultation with the above, contact Police or Social Services
AN ALLEGATION IS MADE ABOUT ANOTHER PERSON, OR YOURSELF…
- Report it immediately to the club Safeguarding Officer
- Only share with those who need to know
A CHILD/YOUNG PERSON OR VULNERABLE ADULT WISHES TO DISCLOSE THEY HAVE BEEN ABUSED…
- Listen, keep listening and ensure you do not question or investigate
- Do not promise confidentiality – tell them that the information will need to be shared
- Assure the person that they are not to blame
- Inform the person what you are going to do and that they will be told what happens
- Make full notes and record dates, times and events. These should be signed and you should keep a copy
- Report it immediately to the club Safeguarding Officer
- Only share with those who need to know
Wanstead RFC safeguarding team:
The person to whom you are responsible:
LIZ CALVERT
Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 07943 717963
Email: lizcalvert@tiscali.co.uk
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE, MULTI-AGENCY SAFEGUARDING HUB (MASH)
Tel: 020 8708 3885
Email: cpat.referrals@redbridge.gov.uk
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE, EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM (EDT) – OUT OF HOURS SERVICE
Tel: 020 8708 5897 (after 5pm and at weekends)
Useful numbers:
POLICE 101 (Non-emergency)
999 (Emergency)
RFU Safeguarding Line 020 8831 6655
NSPCC 0808 800 5000 (24 hours)
CHILDLINE 0800 1111
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO THE CLUB SAFEGUARDING POLICY, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
Wanstead Rugby Club recognises the paramount importance of the safety, wellbeing and protection of those children and young people, in day to day contact with the club
Wanstead Rugby Club is committed to creating opportunities for all, including adults with disabilities and mental health issues, enabling them to participate in a broad spectrum of activities. This commitment extends to creating a safe culture for all participants
