All Afloat’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines can be downloaded from this page.
All Afloat & RYA Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines
Each section is dated so it’s easy to see what has changed since you last reviewed your own procedures.
The Guidelines document is intended to assist you with drawing up your own organisation’s Policy and Procedures. There is a sample club/centre policy which covers the essential points, you can then add the sections and template documents relevant to your organisation.
References were added to the use of electronic communications in the Good Practice Guide, and to grooming and handling historical allegations.
Clubs might also decide to adopt a Code of Conduct so that young participants, parents and volunteers are clear about their responsibilities – see the example under Related Documents on the right hand side of this page.
Clubs with RYA Recognised Training Centres are advised to ensure that a safeguarding policy is adopted by the club as a whole, not just the Training Centre, and that all members are aware of it.
