From the UK’s leading children’s charity:
- a welfare or child protection officer who you can contact with any concerns
- a clear procedure for complaints and concerns
- written standards for good practice
- effective consent and emergency processes
- a safe recruitment process for staff and volunteers, including vetting
- staff and volunteers are trained in safeguarding children
- children and young people are suitably supervised (based on their age, ability, the activity and venue) by adults who are trained to care for them
- the activity takes place in a safe environment – and there are separate changing areas for children and adults
Via Gymnasts for Change – How can parents and carers help safeguard gymnasts?
