Safeguarding
As a member of British Gymnastics we are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young persons and adults at risk in our sport and our aim is to ensure all who participate in gymnastics have a safe, fun, positive experience and are able to fulfil their potential.
Further safeguarding information can be found on the British Gymnastics website here and the policies can be found here
Keeping your child safe
‘Keeping your child safe’ is British Gymnastics’ guide, which provides useful information to help parents be confident that their child can have fun in a safe environment and how they can help.
Keeping your child Safe Leaflet
Have Fun Stay Safe
British Gymnastics’ leaflet 'Have Fun, Be Safe' has been developed for parents and their children providing tips and useful information that will help young people to understand how to stay safe and who can help them if they feel they are not.
Safeguarding Contacts
Club Welfare Officer
Jennifer Page jennifer@affinityacademy.co.uk
welfare@marriottsgymnastics.com
BG Regional Welfare Officer
Verity Adams east.rwo2@britishgymnastics.org
BG Safeguarding Officer East
Karly Good 07394 563170 karly.good@british-gymnastics.org
BG Safeguarding & Compliance Team
0345 1297129 ext 2564/2609/2724 safeguarding@british-gymnastics.org
Safeguarding Support Agencies
NSPCC
Confidential Helpline - 0800 800 5000 - 0808 800 5000
NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit - Keeping Children Safe in Sport
Childline
Contact 0800 1111 Childline website
Childline advice for adults 0800 500 100 Information For Parents
Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP)
The Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP) team is made up of police officers that observe social networking sites to ensure you are safe whilst on the internet. If you have or have ever had a concern regarding someone on the internet or their behaviour towards you, you can make a report to CEOP by clicking here.
Mental Health
Mind - For Better Mental Health
Contact 020 8519 2122
Mind Website