Western Isles Badminton Associatation
Child/Adult Protection Policy
For the purpose of this policy, PVG Scheme Records, PVG Scheme Record Updates, Standard and Enhanced disclosures will be referred to as Disclosure Records.
This policy applies to regulated work with [children / protected adults] as defined in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
Western Isles Badminton Association aims to ensure that all children / protected adults are kept safe from harm while they are with staff or volunteers in this organisation. In order to achieve this, we will endeavor to ensure our staff and volunteers are carefully selected, screened, trained and supervised.
Selection
All applicants to our organisation muct be deemed suitable by the committee and detailed checks may be carried out on those working with protected groups.
The successful applicant will be asked to complete a PVG consent form which will be sent to Badminton Scotland who administer our safeguarding PVGs checks.
Screening
The successful applicant will be asked to complete a Disclosure Record (relevant to the position applied for) prior to taking up the post. Known as a PVG check. Badminton Scotland are authorised to conduct these for WIBA.
Training
The successful applicant will receive induction training if required, which will give an overview of the organisation to ensure they know its' purpose, values, services and structure.
Relevant training and support will be provided on an ongoing basis and will cover information about their role, and opportunities for practicing skills needed for work. Training on specific areas such as health and safety procedures, identifying and reporting abuse, and confidentiality will be given as a priority to new staff and volunteers and will be regularly reviewed. Those working for WIBA with protected groups we should where possible attend CWPS training. Child Welfare & Protection in Sport.
Supervision
All staff and volunteers will work with a minimum of two when working with protected groups.
Reporting Abuse
Western Isles Badminton Association understands that in addition to making a referral (a written report) to Disclosure Scotland, child protection issues concerning workers (paid/unpaid), children and young people must always be referred to the child protection agencies (ie social work and/or police) for appropriate investigation. Any issues of a criminal nature will be reported to the police.
Western Isles Badminton Association will ensure that all staff and volunteers involved in recruitment, training and supervision, are aware of this policy and have received appropriate training and support to ensure its full implementation.
Legal issues
It is an offence for an individual who is barred to undertake the type of regulated work from which they are barred.
It is an offence for an organisation to offer regulated work to someone who is barred or fail to remove a person from regulated work if they have been notified that they are barred.
It is an offence for an organisation not to refer an individual to Disclosure Scotland where the grounds have been met.
