This is a statement of intent that demonstrates a commitment to safeguard children/young people aged 18 and under and vulnerable adults involved with this association from harm:-
In that:
i)the welfare of the child/young person/vulnerable
adult is paramount.
ii)ensuring opportunities for all children/young people
/vulnerable adults, whatever their age, culture, disability
gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/or
sexual identity should be able to participate in brass
banding in an enjoyable and safe environment.
iii)taking all reasonable steps to protect children/young
people/vulnerable adults from harm, discrimination
and degrading treatment and to respect their rights,
wishes and feelings.
iv)taking action swiftly and appropriately to all suspicions
and allegations of poor practice or abuse.
v)ensuring bands within the association similarly accept
responsibility for the welfare of the children/young people/
vulnerable adults in their care.
The South West Brass Band Association complies with Child Protection Policy and Procedures
ple/vulnerable adults entrusted into our keeping for the duration of workshops/classes and also that of the parent bands'/parent/guardian to do the same.**********
If the parent/guardian does not wish to remain for the duration of the workshop then they must inform the SWB DURING CONTESTS/WORKSHOP Please note young people are aged 18 and under CONTESTING
As regards to contesting – although SWBBA are conscious of this most important and complicated legislation each and every band MUST accept full responsibility for ALL players aged 18 and under and vulnerable adults in membership of the band.
Please note that there are NO crèche facilities available so players children WILL NOT be allowed to enter or remain in the Bandroom/Changing areas whilst parents are playing.It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure their children are looked after by a responsible person whom they know and NOT the Associations.
WORKSHOPS
It is our moral duty to be aware of the children/young people/vulnerable adults entrusted into our keeping for the duration of workshops/classes and also that of the parent bands’/parent/guardian to do the same.
If the parent/guardian does not wish to remain for the duration of the workshop then they must inform the SWBBA committee members present of this.
