Safeguarding Policy

All members, parents, guardians and carers are to comply with BMFA and club policies and guidelines (https://bmfa.org/safeguarding or search “BMFA safeguarding” online) for the promotion of welfare and care of children and vulnerable adults.

A vulnerable adult can also be a temporary designation covering persons who may, for instance, be recovering from illness or medical treatment.

Junior (under 18) members must be actively supervised at all times by a parent or guardian. The level of supervision is to be commensurate with the junior member’s age, maturity, capability and level of experience.

No child or vulnerable adult shall undertake any activity which might place him or her at risk. In any event prior consultation with their parent, guardian or carer must take place if there is any doubt on the member’s abilities to undertake a specific activity.

No member is to be expected to assume responsibility for a child or a vulnerable adult

Notwithstanding the requirements of the previous paragraph, should a member discover a child or vulnerable adult that is unsupervised then he/she must assume responsibility for that person’s safety in the first instance. The situation should then be rectified as soon as possible by seeking out the parent, guardian, carer or nominated supervisor. Any instance of such an occurrence is to be reported to the club committee as soon as possible and a record made of the occurrence.

Whilst supervising children or vulnerable adults, members should avoid placing themselves in a position that could be open to misinterpretation or question in accordance with BMFA policy. Remember, the policy is there to protect you as well as children and vulnerable adults.

Should any member, parent, guardian, carer or the person themselves have concerns about the welfare of children or vulnerable adults then he or she is to contact any member of the committee https://leatherheadmfc.bmfa.club/committee-members.