The role of a Safeguarding Officer, formerly known as a Welfare Officer, is crucial in managing and reporting concerns about children and adults. They are responsible for implementing procedures to safeguard children, young people, and adults in their area of responsibility. It is highly recommended that clubs have a deputy for this role to support each other due to the sensitive nature of the possible reports.

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Safeguarding and Code of Conduct - Greenwood Osterley Archers (GOA)

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Greenwood Osterley Archers (GOA) is fully committed to safeguarding children, young people, and any adults who may be vulnerable and at risk at the club.be vulnerable and at risk at the club.
 

We are a welcoming club that is open to all, and our members are of all ages, genders and backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding to ensure everyone can enjoy archery activities in a safe, happy and welcoming environment. 

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• The welfare of all those taking part is paramount.

• We want to create the safest environment for children, young people or adults at risk participating in archery.

• We aim to take all reasonable steps to protect those at risk from harm, abuse and exploitation.

• We promote an ethos that embraces difference and diversity and respects the rights of children, young people and adults at risk.

 

If you are concerned about the safety or well-being of a child, young person or adult who may be at risk, speak out!​​​​​

 

We have a club Safeguarding officer, Paul Darter, who can be contacted here. If you have any concerns, either about yourself or others, whether it’s bullying or if you’re not certain whether it is something that is a safeguarding concern - then please contact Paul in the first case. He’s happy to help informally and talk this through. It’s much better to
raise it. 

 

Greenwood Osterley Archers follows the Archery GB Safeguarding Children, Young People Policy and Safeguarding Adults Policy. In line with that we follow their main principles: “We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in archery. It is our shared responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and protect them from poor practice, abuse, grooming and bullying. Working with the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) Archery GB has developed policies, procedures, and guidelines to support everyone in our sport.”

The Archery GB “Safeguarding Children, Young People Policy and Safeguarding Adults Policy” is the set of policies designed to help all member clubs deliver effective support to all those at risk in Archery.

Links to the policies are available via the link: https://archerygb.org/about/safeguarding/safeguarding-policies-and-guides

 

Although we recommend initial contact with the club safeguarding officer, If you would like to discuss your concern direct with Archery GB please call:
Anne Rook – National Lead Safeguarding Officer: 01952 602792
Karen Hodgkiss – Safeguarding and Governance Officer: 01952 602793
Or email safeguarding@archerygb.org
NSPCC Helpline: 08098 800 5000 (24 Hours)
Child Line: 0800 1111