Child Protection Policy
Bristol Ariel Rowing Club is committed to implementing policies so that everyone involved with the club accepts their
responsibilities to safeguard children from harm and abuse. This means following procedures to protect children and to
report any concerns about their welfare to appropriate authorities. The club strongly recommends that all volunteers
and parents familiarise themselves with the guidelines set down by the ARA. These can be found at the ARA website.
Welfare Officer
The club has an appointed Welfare Officer. This person has the primary responsibility to check that everyone who has
significant access to young people within the club is suitable for that role and has been vetted as described below.
They are available to discuss any concerns raised by juniors or parents. Please raise any issues immediately and make
a note of any conversations that take place.
Vetting
All personnel who will have significant access to young people will first be vetted to establish whether they have any
criminal convictions or other past behaviour that suggests they are unsuitable to work with children. This is done by
obtaining a Disclosure about the individual from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Training
The effectiveness of the policies depends on everyone who is involved with junior rowing being aware of what is good
practice and current procedures. This applies particularly to those working directly with young people, such as junior
co-ordinators, coaches and Welfare Officers, but an awareness of child protection issues is also needed by others who
may be involved more indirectly, such as administrative staff, regatta organisers, committee members or occasional
helpers. The club strongly recommends that all volunteers and parents familiarise themselves with the guidelines set
down by the ARA. These can be found at the ARA website.
Photography and Filming - guidance notes
This is a very difficult subject in a sport where competition is almost exclusively carried out in large open public spaces
where it is not possible to control admission. The club will however encourage officers, and request parents, to adhere
to the following guidelines:
Identification - You must ensure that the visual contents or captions cannot be used as means of identifying children.
This includes names, addresses or any other unnecessary information, which could be used to trace the child. Ensure
that this information is withheld in all reproductions.
Dress - Children should be photographed or filmed in suitable dress. Some sporting activities have a higher risk for
potential misuse of imagery than others, such as swimming and athletics, but the clothing worn in rowing could be seen
to have a number of similarities with these sports. Make sure that the footage or photographs focus on the activity,
rather than a full body shot.
Safety gear - It is important that children are not featured wearing jewellery, body piercing or clothing that could cause
safety issues. Also ensure that the subject(s) are photographed in the appropriate safety equipment. E.g. where
appropriate, lifejackets should be worn.
If the club is planning to use specially commissioned photography for a specific publicity purpose such as a brochure or
website, we will ask permission from the juniors' parents or guardians.
If you suspect someone of taking photographs for an inappropriate use you should report him or her to the Club
Welfare Officer, Police or Social Services.
Bristol Ariel Rowing Club is committed to implementing policies so that everyone involved with the club accepts their
responsibilities to safeguard children from harm and abuse. This means following procedures to protect children and to
report any concerns about their welfare to appropriate authorities. The club strongly recommends that all volunteers
and parents familiarise themselves with the guidelines set down by the ARA. These can be found at the ARA website.
Welfare Officer
The club has an appointed Welfare Officer. This person has the primary responsibility to check that everyone who has
significant access to young people within the club is suitable for that role and has been vetted as described below.
They are available to discuss any concerns raised by juniors or parents. Please raise any issues immediately and make
a note of any conversations that take place.
Vetting
All personnel who will have significant access to young people will first be vetted to establish whether they have any
criminal convictions or other past behaviour that suggests they are unsuitable to work with children. This is done by
obtaining a Disclosure about the individual from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Training
The effectiveness of the policies depends on everyone who is involved with junior rowing being aware of what is good
practice and current procedures. This applies particularly to those working directly with young people, such as junior
co-ordinators, coaches and Welfare Officers, but an awareness of child protection issues is also needed by others who
may be involved more indirectly, such as administrative staff, regatta organisers, committee members or occasional
helpers. The club strongly recommends that all volunteers and parents familiarise themselves with the guidelines set
down by the ARA. These can be found at the ARA website.
Photography and Filming - guidance notes
This is a very difficult subject in a sport where competition is almost exclusively carried out in large open public spaces
where it is not possible to control admission. The club will however encourage officers, and request parents, to adhere
to the following guidelines:
Identification - You must ensure that the visual contents or captions cannot be used as means of identifying children.
This includes names, addresses or any other unnecessary information, which could be used to trace the child. Ensure
that this information is withheld in all reproductions.
Dress - Children should be photographed or filmed in suitable dress. Some sporting activities have a higher risk for
potential misuse of imagery than others, such as swimming and athletics, but the clothing worn in rowing could be seen
to have a number of similarities with these sports. Make sure that the footage or photographs focus on the activity,
rather than a full body shot.
Safety gear - It is important that children are not featured wearing jewellery, body piercing or clothing that could cause
safety issues. Also ensure that the subject(s) are photographed in the appropriate safety equipment. E.g. where
appropriate, lifejackets should be worn.
If the club is planning to use specially commissioned photography for a specific publicity purpose such as a brochure or
website, we will ask permission from the juniors' parents or guardians.
If you suspect someone of taking photographs for an inappropriate use you should report him or her to the Club
Welfare Officer, Police or Social Services.
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