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Oh_Well_ian ago

read this very peculiar PDF in the 'Safeguarding' section of the site..

It sets up UKPingPong as an enforcer and arbiter of child abuse laws, very similar to what Child Protective Services does.

Freaky and Bizarre, to say the least

https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/safeguarding-guidelines-issue-2-july-2018.pdf

3141592653 ago

It won't open for me. Could anyone quote or copy/paste what it says? Thanks in advance.

Factfinder2 ago

SAFEGUARDING GUIDELINES
Introduction
Page 1
Policy Statement
Page 3
What is Abuse
Page 4
Responding to Suspicions and Allegations
Page 7
Allegations Process
Page 8
Recruitment of Staff and Volunteers
Page 11
Case Management Group
Page 13
List of related policies, guidelines and templates
Page 15
Issue
Two
J uly 2018 1 Working with young people is key for the expansion of table tennis and, with our many programmes, Table Tennis England try to give opportunities for young people to participate and help them on their way to achieving their sporting and social ambitions. A dditionally Table Tennis England is very proud of its ethos of inclusivity throughout our sport and recognizes the key part that vulnerable adults have to play. It is very important that support is given to the volunteers, staff, players and parents by wa y of good practice guidelines and this document, Table Tennis England’s Safeguarding Guidelines , is part of the practice. Table Tennis England takes it s responsibility for the duty of care towards all of its members very seriously and work very hard to en sure people’s welfare is a high priority throughout all of our programmes. It is important that people are aware that Table Tennis England’s Safeguarding Guidelines have been written and put together with inclusivity built in and not as an addition. Howe ver, we all need to understand that sometimes individuals can be disadvantaged by their additional vulnerabilities and backgrounds e.g. for some disabled people and some Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. Disabled people may be more vulnerable becaus e they may: • Be more isolated from society as a result of their disability • Have additional needs requiring support • Use different forms of communication • Not be believed • Have medical needs that may be used to explain abuse People from BME groups may be more vulnerable because they may: • Be experiencing racism and racist attitudes • Want to fit into society and, therefore, not ‘make a fuss’ • Not communicate in English – it may be their second language Table Tennis England, therefore, can make this document availa ble in different formats to meet the needs of the individual . If you would like to take advantage of this please speak to Table Tennis England’s Safeguarding Manager whos e details are on the website www.tabletennisengland.co.uk Always remember whatever we do as staff or volunteers: THE WELFARE OF THE CHILD IS PARAMOUNT! These Guidelines have been put together in consultation with groups and people both from within and outside of the sport but Table Tennis England would 2 particularly like to acknowledge the support given by the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU and the Ann Craft Trust ). 1. INTRODUCTION AND PRINCIPLES • For the purposes of these guidelines and Table Tennis England’s procedures the term young person refers to anyone under 18 (The Children’s Act 1989 and 2004). • The definition of a n ‘adult at risk ’ is a person who is 18 years or over who has needs for care and support (whether or not the local authority is meeting any of those needs) and, i s experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect. As a result of care and support needs the person is unable to protect themselves from either the risk of, or the experience of, abuse or neglect. (Care Act 2014). • Table Tennis England recognis es that child a nd vulnerable adult abuse are very emotive and difficult subjects for anyone to have to deal with and can occur in many everyday situations including the home, school and sporting environments. • Table Tennis England believes that all young people and vulner able adults have a right to have fun and be safe in the activities they choose, and parents/carers should have confidence that the clubs and peo p le within table tennis will fulfill their duty of care. • Table Tennis England is fully aware of its responsibili ties and the need to safeguard against individuals who may abuse their position within the sport.
By implementing these guidelin es Table Tennis England recognis es the rights and needs of both young people and disabled adults and other s who may be particul arly vulnerable. • There are some individuals who will seek employment or voluntary work in order to gain access to young people and vulnerable adults in order to harm them, Table Tennis England will uphold all employment checks and regulations to try and li mit these individuals access to our sport. • It is the responsibility of the child protection and adult safeguarding experts and statutory agencies to determine whether or not abuse has taken place but everyone working within table tennis has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of all vulnerable people whether children or adults at all times in our sport. • Coaches, officials and volunteers working within table tennis who have regular contact with the most vulnerable within the table tennis community have a key role to play in identifying and recognis ing when abuse may be occurring whether that be inside or outside of the sport and Table Tennis England will commit to providing training and updates to support them. • Table Tennis England will commit to the following: ü To appoint a designated Safeguarding Manager ü To a ppoint a Case Management Group to support the work of the Safeguarding Manager

3141592653 ago

Many thanks