Safeguarding

Welsh Fencing works with the CPSU annually  to review our Level 1 Child Protection in Sport - safeguarding.  This, in turn, affects our funding.   

Welsh Fencing has therefore agreed to review the safeguarding policy annually in line with the check-in review.

The Ann Craft Trust is a leading UK Authority on Safeguarding Adults.  They support organisations to safeguard adults and minimise the risk of harm.

They periodically issue bulletins.  Follow the link to see the latest bulletin:  https://www.anncrafttrust.org/category/safeguarding-bulletin/

Welsh Fencing is committed to Safeguarding Adults in line with national legislation and relevant national and local guidelines.

We will safeguard adults by ensuring that our activities are delivered in a way which keeps all adults safe.

Welsh Fencing is committed to creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm to adults which necessitates: the recognition of adults who may be at risk and the circumstances which may increase risk; knowing how adult abuse, exploitation or neglect manifests itself; and being willing to report safeguarding concerns.

This extends to recognising and reporting harm experienced anywhere, including within our activities, within other organised community or voluntary activities, in the community, in the person’s own home and in any care setting.

Welsh Fencing is committed to best safeguarding practice and to uphold the rights of all adults to live a life free from harm from abuse, exploitation and neglect.

Please find below the full Welsh Fencing Adult Safeguarding Policy

There is a new safeguard qualification system for welfare officers. Can all people please visit the webpage and check what they need and book on relevant courses as their current qualifications run out.

https://www.britishfencing.com/safeguard-explained/

All DBS checks are now being conducted through British Fencing. Vibrant Nation is no longer being used by Welsh Fencing. Please visit the link below to access a DBS check with immediate effect.

https://www.britishfencing.com/welfare-zone/criminal-records-check/ 

Safeguarding is the action we take to promote the welfare of children and adults at risk and to protect them from harm. It is important that sports clubs and organisations provide a safe and positive experience and that means you need to have certain procedures in place.

This is an addendum to the BFA Safeguarding / Child Protection Policy with detail specific to Welsh Fencing and Welsh Safeguarding Legislation

This section refers off to a range of resources publically available:

The following document details the Safeguarding Reporting Procedure: