INTRODUCTION

BADMINTONscotland has also produced a series of appendices which can be downloaded individually and cover subjects such as self declaration, medical consent, incident reporting etc.These forms are design to assist clubs, organisers and coaches with some of the administration which may be required during the season.

BADMINTONscotland will only engage coaches who are prepared to adopt ěbest practiceî as outlined in the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct has been extracted from the Child and Vulnerable Adult protection policy and should be adhered to by all coaches.

Most coaches are perfectly proper in their dealings with children and the code should merely be confirmation of existing good practice. We are sure that you will be supportive of BADMINTONscotlandís position on this issue. You will appreciate that the policy and procedures will protect your own position in the unlikely event that issue is taken with your actions.

Concerns:
If you have concerns about a Child Protection or Vulnerable Adult issue the following link may help you find the most suitable organisation or contact details to assist http://www.childprotectioninsport.org.uk/useful_links.html
or you can contact BADMINTONscotland's Child Protection Officer Sharon MacKechnie via the office 0141 445 1218

Good Practice & Child Protection Workshops
This 3-hour workshop is suitable for coaches and volunteers who may come in to contact with children.  This workshop explores the Code of Conduct for those in contact with children and provides basic information on recognising child abuse and responding to concerns. A link to a timetable of workshops across the country can be found here.

Check to Protect Leaflet

Stay Safe & Have Fun in Sport is a new leaflet from Children 1st for children and young people to raise awareness about their right to be safe while playing sport.  It suggests where children and young people can find help and support if they are worried about something.  ëStay Safe and Have Fun in Sportí has been written and designed with the help of children and young people.  Suitable for all children and young people 10 years and over and can be downloaded at http://www.childprotectioninsport.org.uk/publications_factsheets.html to distribute to young people. 

Child Protection in Sport E-newsletter

Child Protection Research Fact Sheet

New Club Child Protection Officer Workshop
CHILDREN 1^ST and sportscotland are now delighted to offer training to support those acting in sports clubs as the Child Protection Officer. Details of the 3hr workshop called In Safe Hands can be found via the following link: http://childprotectioninsport.workwithus.org/Content.aspx?cid=511569

CLUB CHILD AND VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTON POLICY

Code of Conduct

Appendix A: Definition of Terms

Appendix B: Self Declaration Form

Appendix D:  Reference form

Appendix E: Medical consent and fitness to play form

Appendix F: The Law and medical consent

Appendix G: Accident report form

Appendix H: Incident report form

Appendix I: Bullying

Appendix J: Application to photograph

Appendix K: Application to video by third party

Appendix L: Application to video for coaching purposes etc.

Appendix M: video notification

Appendix N: Referral form relating to suspicion or alegation of abuse

Appendix 0: Risk Assessment

A suggested Job Description for a Child Protection Officer can be downloaded here 

October 2005

BADMINTONscotland, Cockburn Centre, 40 Bogmoor Place, Glasgow G51 4TQ

For information, a copy of BADMINTONscotland's own policy can be found here and a Letter to Clubs can be found here