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This document is the Child Protection Policy for Saddleworth Village Olympics, which will be followed by all members of the organisation and promoted by those in a position of leadership within the organisation.
The purpose of the Saddleworth Village Olympics is to provide and promote sporting opportunities for the children, between the ages of 7 and 17 years, within the seven competing village teams.
The organisation does not undertake activities with children without the permission of their parents/ carers. Parents/ carers remain responsible for their children’s welfare throughout all the sports undertaken by the organisation.
We recognise that a young person can be vulnerable to abuse by adults. The purpose of this policy is to make sure that the actions of any adult, in the context of the sports undertaken by this organisation, are transparent and safeguard and promote the welfare of all young people.
Where there are concerns regarding a child and suspected abuse, or disclosure of abuse, of any form, during the Saddleworth Village Olympics, it may be necessary to contact the relevant agencies to inform them of our suspicions. This will be undertaken with the knowledge of the parent/ carer of the child concerned and any information given will be treated as confidential, to be shared with only the appropriate agency to protect the welfare of the child. All children, parents and carers will be treated with sensitivity and respect.
If it is found that any suspicious injuries have occurred whilst a child is participating in the games, the Child Protection Officer will be immediately informed prior to a full investigation taking place. As stated above, relevant agencies may become involved, with the parents consent and knowledge, whilst confidentiality will be maintained at all times.
The Saddleworth Village Olympics Committee do, occasionally, provide publicity photographs to the local press and, this year, photographs of the various sporting events will be available to view on the Saddleworth Village Olympics website. The committee acknowledge that this will not be appropriate for all children and it therefore remains the responsibility of the parent/ carer to inform their village Team Manager if photographs are not to be published. Every attempt will be made to ensure photographs of children who are to remain anonymous are withdrawn. If it comes to the attention of a committee member that a photograph has been released on the website in error, please contact your Team Manager immediately and the photograph will be removed. The committee will not identify any child by name without express permission of the parent/ carer.
If any parent or young person / child has any concerns about the conduct of member of the committee, or indeed any other individual, this should be raised in the first instance with CAROLE BELL, the designated Child Protection Officer for the Saddleworth Village Olympics. Any concerns will be recorded, signed, dated and any relevant information will then be kept on file for any future proceedings.
Saddleworth Village Olympics Committee
June 2008
