How to start a club – or how to run an existing club. Here are some pointers and advice to stay compliant with safeguarding requirements.
Is your club doing everything it can to keep children and young people safe? The CPSU self-assessment tool will take you through the introduction to safeguarding for independent and community sport and physical activity providers. There are 9 sections, which will help you assess what you do well and what you still need to do. You will have to create an account to use this tool. In the link below you can view an example of a completed assessment along with the various resources it provides.
Starting a Junior Club
The steps below are just a few pointers to get you started. Make sure your ASO guides you through each step to ensure you are compliant with legislation and Alliance policies. Remember we are here to help and support.
- Contact your ASO. Your ASO is the key person who can offer help and support.
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2. Recruit a Welfare Officer. Make sure you follow safe recruitment procedures.
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3. Arrange for DBS checks for all those working with children. Your ASO will advise you how to do this.
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4. Add safeguarding information to your club website with a link to the Alliance website’s Safeguarding pages
5. Read the Safeguarding Policy documents including Coaching Children
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6. Create Codes of Conduct for Parents, Carers and Children. Make sure these are publicised and easily available.
7. Ensure you understand what to do in the event of a concern or disclosure
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8. Make sure all those working with children have undertaken basic safeguarding training. The Alliance can help with this
9. Have Fun! Kids are the future of aikido and often the lifeblood of a club.