The EBU and EBED are committed to the care and safety of young people and adults at risk (formerly vulnerable adults). Whilst bridge is predominantly an adult pursuit there is a significant number of young people who take part in our activities. Parents and guardians are entitled to know what to expect when their children play - particularly if they attend an event unaccompanied.
The Safeguarding Policy gives full details of what to expect from anyone who is involved in running a bridge activity where young people are present. There is also guidance for issues arising concerning adults at risk. Whilst the whole document is important, the sections below warrant special attention:
• Good and Bad Practice
• Safeguarding Young People
• Safeguarding Adults at Risk
Those who are planning to organise a bridge related activity or trips with young people will find Appendix A particularly useful - this gives guidelines on how to plan the activity from the initial risk assessment, through to the conclusion of the event. There are a number of useful forms which can also be used.
Any adult who supervises a child or a group of children (other than their own) in a bridge activity and has ‘regulated activity’ (four or more contacts in a period of 30 days or an overnight stay) should obtain a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check. A trustees or manager is eligible for a DBS only if they have a particular role in managing those dealing with young people. Full details are contained in section 6 of the safeguarding policy document.
EBU & EBED Safeguarding Policy and Good Practice Guide
CONTENTS
1 – Contents
2 – Introduction
3 – Safeguarding Policy
4 – Good and Bad Practice Guidelines
5 – Recruitment, Selection and Training of Staff and Volunteers – Appendices C1, and C2
6 – Disclosure and Barring Service
7A – Safeguarding Young People – See appendices Appendix D1
7B – Safeguarding Adults at Risk
7C – Safeguarding Leaflet
8 – Online Safety Policy
9 – Bullying
10 – Data Protection Policy
Appendices
Appendix A Guidelines for Bridge Activities
- Planning & Risk Assessment
- Communication
- Transport
- Supervision
- Accommodation
- Emergency Procedures
- Insurance
- Travel abroad
- Attendees, Code of Conduct
Appendix A1 Parental/Guardian Acknowledgement Form
Appendix B1 Accident/Incident Report Form
Appendix B2 Code of Conduct for Children & Young People
Appendix B3 Code of Conduct for Squad Leaders
Appendix B4 Checklist for Overnight Trips and Travel Abroad
Appendix C1 Sample application Form
Appendix C2 Reference Form
Appendix D1 Reporting Concern Form