Safeguarding

Gloucester Ski Club is affiliated to Snowsport England (SE) and complies fully with SE’s SnowSafe Policy, a copy of which is available below. The Club has procedures in place to ensure that all members are treated equitably and cared for whilst involved in the Club’s training activities.

Gloucester Ski Club is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk who engage in all ski training & racing activities. Whether you/your child are engaging in coaching, races or other organised events, we will strive to keep children, young people and adults at risk safe and free from harm. Kerry Newell is the Welfare Officer for Gloucester Ski Club. Kerry and any member of the Committee are available to discuss any concerns or worries you may have cwo@gloucesterskiclub.co.uk

Kerry Newall - Safeguarding Lead

A message from Kerry:
"Qualified as a Safeguarding lead with British Snowsports and NSPCC, and a qualified Athletics Coach working with teen athletes for England and Welsh Athletics in my daytime role. I have been attending the club since Dec 2018 with my daughter Martha who is an avid skier, and am often around on a Thursday or Sunday training session to talk to with any concerns you may have regarding safeguarding. Members who wish to raise a matter of concern may do so knowing that I shall deal with it sensitively, confidentially, discreetly and with honesty of purpose."

You can also report a concern directly:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Report a child protection concern | Gloucestershire County Council

Contact: Emergency Duty Team on 01452 614758

REGIONAL SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

Mark Vaughan welfare@snowsportengland.org.uk 07462 156784

Further Support

Childline
Mental Health Foundation
NSPCC - Child Protection in Sport
NSPCC - Main Site
Young Minds
Mind - Mental Health & Well-being
Mind - Main Site

The Welfare Officer’s role is to safeguard members so they have a positive and rewarding experience.

Safeguarding Role:

1st point of contact if anyone has safeguarding concerns – parent, carer, athlete, coaches, Committee member
Puts in place procedures to deal with concerns
As a Committee member, the Welfare Officer attends meetings, and advises the Committee on safeguarding matters
Promotes good safeguarding practices throughout the club
Ensures all policies and procedures are in place and adhered to, including SE’s SnowSafe Policy
Prepares written Codes of Conduct for parents and carers, athletes, coaches, volunteers

Each year Club members are asked to read and sign a Gloucester Ski Club Code of Conduct. This ensures that all members understand what is expected whilst taking part in Club activities, and helps to ensure everyone has a positive and happy experience at training. Club Codes of Conduct and safeguarding policies are available to view below.

Safeguarding

Gloucester Ski Club is affiliated to Snowsport England (SE) and complies fully with SE’s SnowSafe Policy, a copy of which is available below. The Club has procedures in place to ensure that all members are treated equitably and cared for whilst involved in the Club’s training activities.

Kerry Newall - Safeguarding Lead

The Welfare Officer’s role is to safeguard members so they have a positive and rewarding experience.

Safeguarding Role:

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1st point of contact if anyone has safeguarding concerns – parent, carer, athlete, coaches, Committee member

Puts in place procedures to deal with concerns

As a Committee member, the Welfare Officer attends meetings, and advises the Committee on safeguarding matters

Promotes good safeguarding practices throughout the club

Ensures all policies and procedures are in place and adhered to, including SE’s SnowSafe Policy

Prepares written Codes of Conduct for parents and carers, athletes, coaches, volunteers

Committee members are often found at Thursday and Sunday training sessions. Please feel free to come and say hello.