Safeguarding Policy

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VF Fencing Club acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice.

 

VF Fencing Club recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children: 

• have a positive and enjoyable experience of sport at VF Fencing Club in a safe and child centred environment

• are protected from abuse whilst participating in fencing or outside of the activity.

 

VF Fencing Club acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.  

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Club Welfare Officer: Jeff Rosenbaum - safeguardingvff@outlook.com 

 

Other contacts: 

Southern Fencing: welfare@southernfencing.org.uk 

Local Authority Designated Officer: 0118 937 2684- LADO@brighterfuturesforchildren.org

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VF Fencing Club follows the rules set out by British Fencing in its safeguarding policy 

 

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All coaches, participants and parents must follow British Fencing General Code of Conduct:

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