Safeguarding at UGC

 

The welfare of children (anyone under the age of 18 yrs.) or anyone deemed to be a vulnerable adult is of paramount importance and UGC believe that all children, regardless of ability, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion or belief or socio/economic background have a right to be protected from abuse.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is everyone’s responsibility – every individual within the organisation, must play their part in ensuring the sport is safe.  We adopt a child-centred approach to gymnastics provision to ensure we better meet the needs of children.  This includes ensuring decision making is informed by a clear understanding of the needs and view of children. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found at:

 UGC Safeguarding Policy v3_0.pdf

UGC is registered with British Gymnastics, the national governing body for gymnastics.  As such the club recognises its legal obligations under, and abides by, the requirements of the British Gymnastics Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy.  The British Gymnastics policies can be found at:

 

www.british-gymnastics.org/safesport/safe-and-fair-sport

Meet The Welfare Officer Team 

The team is led by Kay Gillick, who has a wealth of experience as a Welfare Officer and is passionate about safety and enjoyment of all gymnasts. She is a Director of the club with specific responsibility for safeguarding, and brings the voice of the child to the board of the club to ensure their needs and views and central to the management decision making. 

Our team of Welfare Officers are independent to the Coaching Team, and all hold the following qualifications: 

British Gymnastics approved Criminal Records Check

British Gymnastics approved Safeguarding and Protecting Children qualification 

British Gymnastics/NSPCC  Level 2 Safeguarding qualification 

They are passionate about helping the club to provide a safe and rewarding experience to every child at Uttoxeter Gymnastics Club.

  

               Kirsty Ufton                                                   Sally Elkin                                        Bekki Cooper                                         

  

 Contact the Welfare Team 

Safeguarding isn't just about reporting a concern. This team would love to hear from you with any feedback or suggestions that will ensure every child at UGC has an uplifting, exciting and safe experience in gymnastics. Please get in contact and be part of the club's progress.  

The team can be reached at: uttoxetergcwelfare@gmail.com 

 

Reporting a Concern 

Reporting Safeguarding & Child Protection Concerns flowchart

If you have a concern about your child that you would like to raise with the Welfare Team, our commitment is: 

We will:

• Ensure young people and their parents /carers are consulted and where appropriate fully involved in decisions that affect them

• Ensure that any concerns raised by club members are dealt with in a professional, timely and confidential manner and any learnings implemented into the club’s practices

• Liaise with outside agencies and local statutory organisations as required                                            

• Maintain confidentiality in relation to concerns and referrals, and share information only on a ‘need to know’ basis 

 

 

If you do have a concern about your child or a child at the club,the Welfare Officer team can be confidentially reached using the following methods: 

Dedicated Welfare Officer Email     : uttoxetergcwelfare@gmail.com

Dedicated Welfare Officer Phone    :    07842 895363