Safeguarding Policy

Our Message
The overriding objective of this policy is to ensure that the welfare of all children and young people involved in our sport is protected. All children and young people should be valued and treated with equality and fairness, regardless of their age, culture, disability, ability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief or sexual identity. It is the responsibility of every adult involved in boxing to ensure that every child and young person is able to participate in the sport in a safe and friendly environment. These overriding principles are achieved through;

Education
B.S.A.B.C prides itself on educating its athletes, coaches, club officers, members and volunteers about the importance of safeguarding children. This policy has been made accessible to all through its online publication. Boxing Clubs are also encouraged to actively display copies of this policy and educate their members on its contents. Adherence to this policy and B.S.A.B.C’s safeguarding procedures are mandatory for all staff, coaches, officials, club officers, members and volunteers within B.S.A.B.C

Training and development
B.S.A.B.C works hard to provide training for our coaches and volunteers.

Prevention and precaution
This policy seeks to assist those working with children in the boxing environment to identify areas of risks. The policy cannot cover all types of risks but outlines some of the key areas members, staff and volunteers should be aware of. In terms of identifying individuals who may pose a risk to children B.S.A.B.C conducts rigorous checks through the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) the procedure for this is set out in England Boxing’s Safeguarding Policy which can be seen here.

Recognise and refer
It is vital that everyone working with children and young people throughout B.S.A.B.C knows how to recognising the safeguarding issues and when there is evidence of a breach of this policy in respect of a child. The first and immediate step to take is to refer the matter to your club, divisional or regional welfare officer.

B.S.A.B.C Welfare Office: Jade Burgess: 07907 190 256.

Safeguarding Principles

Needs of the Child
Every child is unique and child and young persons boxing experience should be tailored to their individual need.

Integrity of Relationships
Children should be treated with integrity and respect. The relationship between carer and child athlete must at all times be one of openness and respect.

Preserving Childhood
The importance of preserving childhood should be understood and embraced at all levels within boxing.

Sportsmanship
Boxing for children and young people should be conducted in a safe, positive and encouraging atmosphere. Children and young people should be taught the principle of sportsmanship.

Fair Play
The incorporates not only playing within the rules of the sport but also encompasses the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always playing within the right spirit.