wELFARE

Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Working together to promote our athletes enjoyment and safety.

At London Heathside we aim to provide our young athletes with a positive introduction to athletics in a safe and supportive environment. This will best be achieved through co-operation between the coaches, the parents/carers and the young athletes themselves.

London Heathside follows the welfare and safeguarding policies of England Athletics and UKA.(2024)

Remember:

  • The welfare of the child, young person or vulnerable adult is paramount

  • All young people or adults whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse or bullying.

  • All suspicions and allegations of abuse , bullying and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately

  • All young athletes and adults are expected to show respect for each other and follow the codes of practice they agreed to on joining.

Do you have any concerns?

Parents/ Carers, young athletes, volunteers please feel free to discuss any concerns you may have with

You should take action if :

  • A young athlete or vulnerable adult is concerned about someone’s behaviour towards them

  • You are concerned about the behaviour of someone towards a young person or vulnerable adult

If neither of the named officers are available or it is an emergency, you should call:

  • In an emergency for ambulance or police call 999

  • Haringey Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub ( MASH) 020 84894470 (or 020 8489 0000 eve and weekend)

  • NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000.

  • England Athletics safeguarding team can be contacted at welfare@englandathletics.org or 07464 522426.