At AOAC, the safety and well-being of all our members are our top priorities. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy our activities without fear of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Our Commitments:
- Awareness and Training: We ensure that all staff, volunteers, and members are aware of safeguarding issues and receive appropriate training to recognise and respond to concerns.
- Policies and Procedures: We have clear policies and procedures in place for safeguarding, which are regularly reviewed and updated. These are available to all members and are implemented consistently.
- Reporting Concerns: We have clear and accessible reporting mechanisms for any safeguarding concerns. All reports are taken seriously and acted upon promptly and appropriately.
- Promoting a Safe Environment: We work to create a culture of safety and respect within our club, where everyone feels valued and supported.
- Partnerships: We work with external organisations to ensure best practices in safeguarding and to provide additional support where needed.
Contact Information:
If you have any concerns about safeguarding within our club, please contact our Safeguarding Officers:
- Ben Brotherton and Rosie Tinker
- Email: [email protected]
Alternatively you can use the AOAC Safeguarding Concern Report Form
AOAC’s Policies are found here
AOAC’s SOPs and Risk assessments can be found here
Useful External Links
Childline
Phone 0800 1111 Web www.childline.org.uk
NSPCC:
Phone 0808 800 500 Email [email protected]
Child Protection in Sport Unit:
Phone 0116 366 5590 Web www.thecpsu.org.uk Email [email protected]
Samaritans:
Phone 116 123 Web www.samaritans.org Email [email protected]
Review Date: March 2026