Child Protection Policy
The Berkshire Junior Badminton Association will:
Adopt Badminton England’s Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Badminton Policy and procedures and is working to the Safeguarding Best Practice guidelines.
Ensure that Badminton England DBS checks are undertaken for volunteers and coaches in regular contact with young people where they meet the eligibility guidelines.
Appoint a Welfare Officer who has attended recognised child protection training.
Respect and promote the rights, wishes and feelings of young people.
Ensure that advice, guidance and training is available for all volunteers working with children in the club.
Require all members and visitors to abide by the club’s Codes of Conduct and Equality Policy.
Respond to all incidents of suspicious poor practice and allegations, swiftly and appropriately.
Ensure that allegations, incidents and poor practice are reported to the Club Welfare Officer.