Cannock & Stafford AC

Welfare and Safeguarding

Our Club Welfare Officers are:

Simon Evans - email simon.evans4@ntlworld.com    Telephone 07730379532 and

Carole Jones - Telephone 07714210342

The Welfare Officer's duties are to:

• Deal with confidential matters that may arise related to athletes and have an understanding and an appropriate approach to such matters

• Be responsible for the promotion of codes of conduct to members, parents and young people

• Receive, record and pass on to the NGB Child Protection officer, any concerns relating to the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults

• Provide advice on the development of activities for young people within the club / organisation

• Support the registration of all personnel involved in activities for young people within the club / organisation (DBS checks)

• Recognise the difference between poor practice according to club rules and matters that would be seen as a welfare issue

Cannock & Stafford have adopted the following UKA Policies and Procedures in regard to welfare and safeguarding

Child Safeguarding Policy (copy available here)

Child Safeguarding Procedures (copy available here)

Adult Safeguarding Policy (copy available here)

Adult Safeguarding Procedures (copy available here)

Anti-Bullying Policy (copy available here)

Code of Conduct for the Club (copy available here)

Code of Conduct for Senior Athletes (copy available here)

Code of Conduct for Children and Young People (copy available here)

Code of Conduct for Coaches (copy available here)

Code of Conduct for Parents and Carers (copy available here)

Code of Conduct for Team Managers (copy available here)

Code of Conduct for Technical Officials (copy available here)

Code of Conduct for Volunteers (copy available here)

Online Safety and Social Media Policy (copy available here)

Photo Consent Form (copy available here)