Camanachd Association Safeguarding
Child Wellbeing & Protection in Shinty
KEEPING SHINTY SAFE
The Camanachd Association is committed to ensuring that participation in shinty is a positive and safe experience at any level.
Everyone that takes part in our sport should be able to do so in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment, free from bullying, harm or abuse.
What is safeguarding?
The term safeguarding is used to denote measures to protect the well-being and human rights of children (under 18 years old) and protected/vulnerable adults from abuse, harm and neglect.
Who needs safeguarding?
Safeguarding applies to everyone, and it is each person’s responsibility to make sure that the most vulnerable people within our society are protected from harm.
Children and young people may require more safeguarding support and consideration.
The Camanachd Association has developed guidance around safeguarding and safe recruitment. The information on this page provides the Policies, Guidance & Procedures to ensure of a safe sport.
Policies and Procedures - Child Wellbeing & Protection in Shinty. Responding to Concerns
The Camanachd Association is commitment to ensure everyone who participates in shinty can do so in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.
The Camanachd Association is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all members, especially children and young people in its care. It recognises the responsibility to promote wellbeing and safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation. Our Safeguarding Policy takes into account the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland (2014) and the principles of “Getting it Right for Every Child” (GIRFEC). The Camanachd Association is fully committed to a rights-based approach within our sport. Staff and volunteers will work together to embrace difference and diversity and respect the rights of children and young people. To that end we recognise and implement the general principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Please find our CHILD WELLBEING AND PROTECTION IN SHINTY policy here and view all other polices below.
BYELAW 6: CHILD PROTECTION & PROCEDURES – CA BYELAW 6
For Details on Safe Recruitment and PVGs, please visit the dedicated page
The Camanachd Association and its entire member clubs are fully committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all their members so they can participate in shinty in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable. If bullying does occur, all club members or parents should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and appropriately. We are a TELLING Organisation. This means that anyone who knows that bulling is happening is expected to TELL your Club Child Protection Officer. The Camanachd Association and its member clubs are fully committed to playing their part to educate on how to treat each other with respect.
The Camanachd Association recognises that anti-bullying is every member’s responsibility and that we should safeguard all children in shinty activities organised by staff or volunteers. All members have a right to protection from bullying, and the Camanachd Association policy will be inclusive and take full account of the needs protected groups, children’s rights and other who may be particularly vulnerable.
The Camanachd Association recognises the information provided by Respect me, Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN SHINTY
A Code of Conduct has a number of important functions. It:
• Sets out what behaviour is acceptable and unacceptable
• Defines standards of practice expected from those to whom it applies
• Forms the basis for challenging and improving practice
• Helps to safeguard staff by encouraging them to adhere to agreed standards of practice
• Sets out for children and parents the standards of practice which they and the organisation should
expect from those who work/volunteer with children
The Camanachd Association supports and requires all members to observe the following standards of practice, including verbal and non-verbal actions when in involved in activities with children.
All concerns about breaches of this Code of Conduct will be taken seriously and responded to in line with
current Camanachd Association Disciplinary Procedures and/or Procedure for Responding to Concerns.
Codes of Conduct should be discussed and prominently displayed within clubs and venues.
Codes of Conduct should be discussed and talked through to ensure all persons who sign them fully understand the responsibilities set out within them and the consequences of breaching them.
Signed Codes of Conduct should be stored securely in line with data protection.
Code of Conducts: BYELAW-5
Reviewing how Child Wellbeing and Protection Concerns have been managed is an important part of good practice and risk management.
These Disciplinary Rules and Procedures shall apply to all Clubs, Affiliated Associations their players, members and persons connected with the Clubs, and Affiliated Associations. They shall also apply to all other members of the Association and persons connected with the Association.
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- CHILD WELLBEING AND PROTECTION IN SHINTY
- Safe Recruitment Policy
- Safe Recruitment & PVG – Webpage
- Responding to Concerns – Flowchart
- Child Protection in Shinty Leaflet (Clubs)
- Social Media Regulations
- Shinty Club Social Media Code of Conduct
- Physical Contact when Coaching
- First Aid and the Treatment of Injuries
- Clubhouse & Changing Room Supervision – Guidance
- Collection by Parents – Guidance on late collection
- Transporting Children & Young People
- Managing Difficult Behaviours Guidance
If you have any concerns in shinty at any time, please contact Child Protection Officer.
Camanachd Association Child Protection Officer: Alaina Maclennan
Email: alaina.maclennan@shinty.com
Mobile: 07921210179
The Camanachd Association work closely with agencies such as Sport Scotland, Children First, Police Scotland and NSPCC to protect players at all levels from harm.
Police Scotland:
In an emergency call 999
To report a crime or concern call 101
Children First:
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport | Children First
https://www.childrenfirst.org.uk/for-professionals/child-wellbeing-and-protection-in-sport/
Telephone: 0141 419 1156
Email: cwps@childrenfirst.org.uk
Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is Scotland’s long standing, national commitment to provide all children, young people and their families with the right support at the right time, so that every child and young person can reach their full potential.
GIRFEC is both an approach and framework used by services across Scotland to improve and uphold the wellbeing of children and their families.
Wellbeing (SHANARRI)
Using the GIRFEC principles, the approach to considering children’s wellbeing should be rights-based, strengths-based, holistic and adaptable enough to take account of stage of development and the complexity of each child or young person’s individual life circumstances.
Practitioners and organisations should consider each of the eight wellbeing indicators (SHANARRI) in collaboration, with children, young people and their family.
Safe – growing up in an environment where a child or young person feels secure, nurtured, listened to and enabled to develop to their full potential. This includes freedom from abuse or neglect.
Healthy – having the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health, access to suitable healthcare, and support in learning to make healthy and safe choices.
Achieving – being supported and guided in learning and in the development of skills, confidence and self-esteem, at home, in school and in the community.
Nurtured – growing, developing and being cared for in an environment which provides the physical and emotional security, compassion and warmth necessary for healthy growth and to develop resilience and a positive identity.
Active – having opportunities to take part in activities such as play, recreation and sport, which contribute to healthy growth and development, at home, in school and in the community.
Respected – being involved in and having their voices heard in decisions that affect their life, with support where appropriate.
Responsible – having opportunities and encouragement to play active and responsible roles at home, in school and in the community, and where necessary, having appropriate guidance and supervision.
Included – having help to overcome inequalities and being accepted as part of their family, school and community.
In practice, the eight indicators can be interconnected and overlapping. When considered together, they give a holistic view of each child or young person. They enable the child or young person, and the adults supporting them, to consider strengths, as well as any obstacles they may face to growth and development.
CHILD WELLBEING AND PROTECTION IN SPORT
About
The Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport course is for coaches and sports volunteers. It is the recognised course for Safeguarding training in sport and has been developed and certificated by sportscotland and Children 1st. It comprises of an eLearning session, (module 1), which must be completed first, followed by a 3-hour face-to-face or virtual course, (module 2).
CHILD WELLBEING AND PROTECTION OFFICER
This workshop is aimed at people taking a lead on child wellbeing and protection in sport (e.g. child wellbeing and protection officers, team managers etc.). The prerequisites for attendance are:
- completion of Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport training (online module and face to face session) and
- a minimum attendance age of 18 years old.
FIND A COURSE
Courses through SportScotland & Other Governing Bodies-
Further information about course dates and how to apply for a course can be found here
Camanachd Association Organised Courses will be advertised on our Social media channels & communicated to clubs directly.
If you wish to recieve more information on safeguarding courses, please contact Alaina MacLennan. alaina.maclennan@shinty.com
All people undertaking regulated work with a protected group, children or adults, is required to become a member of the PVG scheme.
It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that everyone over the age of 16 who works (paid or voluntary) with children (under 18) are suitable to do so and should follow the Camanachd Association Safe Recruitment Policy
For more information, guidance and policies, please go to our Safe Recruitment and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) webpage:
– Safe Recruitment and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) – Shinty.com