Bovey Castle - Safeguarding Children Policy

Support to the child

• children should know who will listen to and support them

• systems should be established to open the door to children wishing to talk about

bullying or any other issue that affects them

• potential barriers to talking (including those associated with a child's disability or

impairment) need to be identified and addressed at the outset to enable children to

approach adults for help

• children should have access to helpline numbers

• anyone who reports an incident of bullying will be listened to carefully and be

supported

• any reported incident of bullying will be investigated objectively and will involve

listening carefully to all those involved

• children being bullied will be supported and assistance given to uphold their right to

play and live in a safe environment which allows their healthy development

• those who bully will be supported and encouraged to stop bullying

• sanctions for those bullying others that involve long periods of isolation, or which

diminish and make individuals look or feel foolish in front of others, will be avoided.

Support to the parents/carers

• parents/carers to be advised on BOVEY CASTLE GC bullying policy and practice

• any incident of bullying will be discussed with the child's parents/carers

• parents/carers will be consulted on action to be taken (for both victim and bully) and

agreements made as to what action should be taken

• information and advice on coping with bullying will be made available

• support should be offered to the parents/carers including information on other

agencies or support lines.

Useful contacts

BOVEY CASTLE GC Welfare Officer, Ben Stevens 07783980369

NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000

ChildLine 0800 1111 / www.childline.org.uk

England Golf Lead Safeguarding Officer 01526 351824

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