Safeguarding
The Club takes safeguarding of its senior and junior member very seriously.
All our coaches are fully qualified and DBS cleared, and volunteer helpers are either DBS cleared or self certify.
All our safeguarding officers have undertaken extensive training and are DBS cleared.
A list of key contacts is shown below.
Lead Contact
Kath Townsend
UKA DBS Verifiers
Simon Townsend
Andy Lowe
BTF DBS Verifiers
Laura Murphy
Lisa Johnston
If you would like to contact any of our safeguarding officers, please email at least two of them from the list above.
England Athletics Docmentation
The UK Athletics (UKA) is responsible for safeguarding in the sport of athletics and running in the UK, setting the standards and overseeing investigations. England Athletics works with UKA to support clubs and associations in ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
Child Safeguarding Policy (PDF 205kB)
Adult Safeguarding Policy (PDF 220kB)
Child Safeguarding Procedures (PDF 169kB)
Adult Safeguarding Procedures (PDF 219kB)
Child Safeguarding Process Map (PDF 40kB)
See also the Codes of Conduct pages (accessed from the top menu).
Last Updated: 15/11/2024