Julie Wisden - Tel: 07853 000457Email: safeguarding@slsawales.org.uk SLSA Wales SG TwitterSLSA Wales Deputy Lead Safeguarding OfficerLiz Wong - Tel: 07967 671628
Email: safeguardingdep@slsawales.org.uk
Self Harming - for any child or parent who needs support with self harmMore information about these practical steps is available from MindUseful contacts - self-harm | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problemsHead Above the Waves - includes a self harm action planHeads Above The Waves (hatw.co.uk)Child protection in Sport Unit – briefing statementAddressing self-harming behaviour (CPSU briefing) - NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (thecpsu.org.uk)This link is useful amongst others but helps explain confidentiality to a young personConfidentiality and self-harm - TheMix.org.ukIf you are currently self harming and need support please seek help from a trusted member of your club if you cannot talk to your parents as we can support you.Supporting children’s mental health during coronavirus | NSPCC LearningCoronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions are easing across the UK. But it’s still important that we all pay attention to our mental health and wellbeing and the mental health of children and young people. The pandemic has affected everyone’s mental wellbeing, particularly vulnerable groups such as children.SLSA Wales Safeguarding has moved to Microsoft Teams Safeguarding procedures such as DBS the managment of Club DBS returns are now done through MS Teams. This means that the club SO and the Lead SO can review the return in real time and ensure that we only hold details of members who are still currently in a volunteers role under regulated activity. If you leave regulated activity in your club either becuase you no longer coach / help out or have left the club then as soon as we are notified, your name will be taken off the return and no further annual DBS status checks will be done for you.
if you rejoin the club and want to continue in regulated activity a new check will need to be done for you.
All safeguarding appendices and the Child Protection Policy can be found here.
When members apply for a DBS check this is the message that will included in their confirmation email.The SLSA Wales Child Protection Policy and all associated safeguarding documents can be found in the public documents depository, members area & e-learning, in the safeguarding section.It is the responsibility of all members, Coaches and Volunteers of SLSA Wales to adhere to the Members, Coaches and Volunteers Code of Conduct which can be found here https://www.slsawales.org.uk/publicdownloads.asp along with all SLSA Wales safeguarding appendices also found here.This is a condition of your current membership with your club and SLSA Wales and any further annual membership renewals as confirmed by the electronic tick on your MIS membership declaring this.If you have any queries about safeguarding and your responsibilities please see your Club Safeguarding Officer A gentle reminder that all as part of a new paperless process, all clubs have been asked to include the following section on their membership forms. This is still applicable in 2022. This will replace the need for paper forms of the listed policies and accountability will be on clubs and members to visit the safeguarding tab to understand the expected standards of behaviour and processes to follow should an incident occur.An alternative is to use Google forms to collect signatures showing compliance to this request and any subsequent new members throughout the year will need to be added to this list.
All SLSA Wales Coaches, Members and Volunteers and anyone working under the responsibility of SLSA Wales are required to adhere to its safeguarding policies and procedures.
As a member of Surf Life Saving Association of Wales I agree to abide by all of its safeguarding policies and principles.
By signing your membership form you are confirming that you have read and understood the following key policies. This will be a condition of your membership to SLSA Wales.
Coaches, Members and Volunteers Code of Conduct
Parents Code of Conduct
Youth Code of Conduct
Social Media Policy
Anti - Bullying
To find information relating to safeguarding I can visit the SLSA Wales Safeguarding page at
Welcome to SLSA Wales - Surf Life Saving Association of Wales
A copy of the SLSA Wales Child Protection policy can also be found here also.
N.B. in the case of young members, can parents explain the principles of the last 3 policies listed and sign for them where needed.
Your Club Safeguarding Officers -
Elizabeth Thomas
Aberavon
TBC
Pen y Bont
Lisa Pritchard
Aberporth
Delyth Clegg
Poppit Sands
Joanne Hollowoood / Andrew Davies
Aberystwyth
Katarina Thomas
Porthcawl
Richard Butler
Centurions
Stuart Penfold
Porthmawr
Kate Glover
Cold Knapp
Lesley Page
Rest Bay
Nicola Curtis / Roger Pierce
Colwyn Bay
Carly Butler
Rhoose
Leanne Taylor
Crannog
Lindsey Abbott
Rhosneigr
Lyle Bluck
Kenfig Sands
Jayne Powell
Sker & Pink Bay
Darren & Ellen Grounds
Langland Bay
Rachel Evans
Southerndown
Rachel Lewis
Llanelli
Tara Morgan
Tenby
Wendy Olsen
Llantwit Major
Allison Woolcock
Vale
Bethan Wall / Stuart Yeandle
Mumbles
Zoe Phillips
Whitmore Bay
Stuart Penfold
Newgale
Lynsey P Lewes
Newport
All safeguarding appendices and the Child Protection Policy can be found here.
Welcome to the Safeguarding area of SLSA WalesEveryone who participates within Surf Life Saving Association of Wales (SLSAW) is entitled to do so in an enjoyable and safe environment. SLSAW and member clubs have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that, when given responsibility for children, coaches, members and volunteers provide them with the highest possible standard of care.Each club should have a Safeguarding Officer (SO) and these should be your first point of contact should you have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The SO is a key part of any clubs personnel, they ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are followed and that club members and members volunteering in a regulated activity role are DBS checked and adhere to the safeguarding principles..Support for Our Young Membershttp://www.nspcc.org.uk - 0808 800 5000 http://www.childline.org.uk - 0800 1111 If you are one of our young members who feel you need to talk to someone outside of your club, organisation or family, then Childline are available 24/7You can contact them about anything. Whatever your worry is. It's better out than in.They are there to support you, listen to you and help you find ways to cope.You are never aloneReporting forms
If you have a safeguarding concern please speak to your club Safeguarding Officer in the first instance or complete Appendix 8 which can be found in one of the links on this page to SLSA wales safeguarding documents. Then, either give it to your club Safeguarding Officer or send it to the Lead Safeguarding Officer on the email address above.
Support for Members
Membership forms from March 2021 should now contain a safeguarding section explaining what your responsibilities are regarding the SLSA Wales Safeguarding principles. The 5 key codes of conduct should be read by all members and this is to be confirmed on your membership form. This means there is no longer a requirement to complete paper forms and return them to your club Safeguarding Officer or Lead Safeguarding Officer. This should make the process more efficient for all members and personnel.Here is a guide to the forms that are relevant to youFor ParentsParents Code of Conduct Health and Wellbeing form to completed on behalf of their child - electronic copy to be kept by the clubPhotography and Recorded Images Consent Form - electronic copy to be kept by the clubFor YouthYouth Code of Conduct Anti-bullying policy Social Media Policy For all adult Members, Coaches and VolunteersCode of Conduct Coaches, Members and Volunteers Guidance and Expected Standards of the Use of Social MediaOfficials Code of ConductWelcome to the training area of SLSA Wales SafeguardingFor all Coaches, Members & VolunteersUK Coaching have launched a free online course. This toolkit will equip coaches with the knowledge and skills to provide great coaching experiences, as well as support other coaches to begin to better look after themsleves.The 5 pillars of learning cover: Safeguarding - Diversity - Inclusion - Mental Health - Well-BeingComplete the five free Knowledge Checks to earn our Duty to Care Digital BadgeRegister here https://www.ukcoaching.org/duty-to-care to earn your digital badge and share your learning on the SLSA Wales Safeguarding Twitter page along with your clubs name hereSLSA Wales SG TwitterSafeguarding and Protecting Children course for our 16 to 18 year old DBS checked Coaches, Asst Coaches and Club HelpersIt is now mandatory that all of our DBS checked youth members complete the Safeguarding and Protecting Children course tailored for16-18 year olds. Please can you use this link to register yourself on one of these courses and when you have completed it and sent me your certifiate you will be re-imbursed the £30.00 course fee.Both of these training opportunities are run by UK Coaching and they are the same course. If you cannot find a course with available dates then please keep checking as course are added on all the time.UK Coaching - Safeguarding & Protecting Children 16 - 18 (Online Classroom)
Self HarmingDBS application - Support and Guidance for Members and Safeguarding OfficersDBS Application ProcessDBS Application FlowchartAnyone applying for a DBS check through SLSA Wales will be required to complete an
Agree to be registered with the Update Service where annual status checks can be completed by the Lead Safeguarding Officer
Agree to attend a Safeguarding and Protecting Children course (where applicable) to be renewed every three years
All safeguarding appendices and the Child Protection Policy can be found here.
Definition of regulated activityTypes of activity - teaching, training, instructing, caring for, supervision, providing advice / guidance on wellbeing, or transport specifically for chlldren (Excludes supervised volunteers)ORIn a limited number of specified places e.g. schools, children's homes and childcare premises. (Excludes supervised volunteers)Regularly
once a week or more
4 or more occasions in a period of 30 days
overnight between 2 - 6 am
* Such day to day supervision as is reasonable in all the circumstances for the purpose of protecting any children concerned - sector specific guidance on supervision
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