Safeguarding

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Introduction

​Everyone has a shared responsibility for safeguarding and creating safe, enjoyable environments in Orienteering whether as an Orienteer, parent, coach, club official or spectator.

At Clydeside Orienteers we want you to feel safe and welcome and we encourage you to raise any concerns you have or incidents you witness at the earliest opportunity to our Club Welfare Officer.

Our club is committed to the principles of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and our Club Welfare Officer is always there if you need any support or would like any advice.

The Safeguarding Policies and Procedures of the Club can be found here CLYDE Safeguarding Policy July 2023

Further information is available on Scottish Orienteering’s website here:

Child Protection & Welfare | Scottish Orienteering Association (scottish-orienteering.org)

Reporting a Concern or Incident

All reports are taken seriously and dealt with in a sensitive manner. Should you wish to report a concern or incident Please contact either:

• Our Club Welfare Officer

Ian Davidson 07486 648124 [email protected]

• Scottish Orienteering’s lead Child Protection & Welfare Officer

Nikki Howard [email protected]

• British Orienteering’s Lead Safeguarding Officer

Peter Brooke 07540 150963 [email protected]

This includes: any concerns about the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults within orienteering; and any concern over the behaviour of club members away from the sport.

Reporting Form

You can use this Safeguarding club reporting form July 2023 to report a concern or incident to the Clydeside Orienteers Club Welfare Officer.