Welfare

Welfare and safeguarding

As a Club we follow the Paddle UK (PUK) Safer-Together strategy following the Whyte Review published in 2022, which means we have a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all members and participants. The Club supports the position that PUK has taken in that everyone involved in our sport and recreation, at whichever level,should be able to enjoy a safe and positive experience, free from harm and abuse. PUK and the Club believes that when a safe and positive culture thrives, a love for paddling can last a lifetime.

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The system is confidential

Below outlines Paddle UK process for reporting a safeguarding concern, whether about yourself or another person. Please follow the processes outlined below and if you have any questions or concerns, or require assistance, use the contact details provided.

1 Concerned about Myself

If you are the subject of the concern, and if you require immediate medical attention, or if you are at risk of immediate harm or danger, then call the emergency services for the police or ambulance (999 or 112) immediately.

If you are not in need of emergency attention then report your concern to your Club/Centre Welfare Officer. All concerns raised will be treated sensitively and seriously.

Or, tell someone your trust. Here are some numbers you can contact.

Childline: 0800 1111 (24 hour)
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Paddle UK Safeguarding Team on 01158655354 or safeguarding@paddleuk.org.uk. Paddle UK's Designated Safeguarding Lead is Joy Johnson.

If calling out of office hours, leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible the next working day.

Firstly, if the person requires immediate medical attention, or if they are at risk of immediate harm or danger, then call the emergency services for the police or ambulance (999 or 112) immediately.

2 Concerned about Someone else

If you have a concern about someone else remember: It is not your responsibility to investigate a concern or allegation, or to decide whether someone is being abused. It is your responsibility to pass the information you have on to the appropriate person or organisation.

Complete the Reporting Concerns Form below with as much detail as you know within 24 hours (or as soon as possible) and submit to the Paddle UK Safeguarding Team. Paddle UK's

Designated Safeguarding Lead is Joy Johnson. Alternatively, you can contact the team at:

0115 8655354 or
safeguarding@paddleuk.org.uk

If calling out of office hours, leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible the next working day.

If there is an urgent concern and the Safeguarding Officer is unavailable refer immediately to Children's Social Care, Adult's Social Care or the Police.

Ensure confidentiality at all times and share information only with the appropriate people and on a ‘need to know' basis.

Ensure you keep a record of your concern and how you reported it. Try to include:

The date
The time
The place
What happened, and
The name of anyone who may have seen what happened and who you reported it to and when. Try to note as much detail as you remember.

Online Reporting Concerns Form

Please complete the form below with as much detail as possible.If you would prefer a printable version instead please click this link to download a Word version to complete.

07850 780002
Info@essexslalom.com