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Directory of Appendices for DSW Child Welfare and Safeguarding Policy

Appendix

Title

Description

C1.1

Template Policy Statement

A template for clubs and organisations affiliated to Disability Sport Wales to use in creating a Child Welfare and Safeguarding Policy

C2.1

Coaches Code of Conduct

Coaches Code of Conduct (Easy Read)

Outline of the ethical framework which a DSW Coach agree to abide by

C2.2

Athletes Code of Conduct

Athletes Code of Conduct (Easy Read)

Outline of the ethical framework which a DSW Athlete agrees to abide by

C2.3

Parents/Carers/Guardians Code of Conduct

Parents/Carers/Guardians Code of Conduct (Easy Read)

Outline of the ethical framework which a Parent/Carer/Guardian of a DSW athlete agrees to abide by

C2.4

Guidelines for Transporting Children and Young People

DSW recommendations for good practice when transporting children and young people

C2.5

Parental Consent Form: Transporting Children and Young People

Consent Form for parents to sign agreeing to the transportation of child

C2.6

Guidelines for the Supervision of Children and Young People

DSW recommendations for good practice when supervising children and young people

C2.7

Guidelines for Photography and Recorded Images

DSW recommendations for good practice when taking and using photographs and recorded images of children and young people

C2.8

Parental Consent Form: Use of Photography and Recorded Images

Consent Form for parents to sign agreeing to the taking and use of photographs and recorded images of their child

C2.9

Guidelines for Club Promotion through the DSW website

DSW recommendations for good practice when promoting clubs for children and young people on the DSW website

C2.10

DSW’s Commitment to e-safety: Using Social Media and Information Technology

DSW position statement regarding e-safety and the role e-communication has within the organisation

C2.11

Athlete Agreement: Use of Social Media

Agreement Form for DSW athletes to sign agreeing to standards for the use of social media

C2.12

Officers Agreement: Use of Social Media

Agreement Form for DSW Officers (coaches, volunteers or others in a position of trust) to sign agreeing to standards for the use of social media

C2.13

Guidelines for manual handling/ supporting athlete transfer

DSW recommendations for good practice when supporting an athlete transferring or recovering into a specific piece of equipment used within the pursuit of their sport

C3.1

About the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Information about the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

C3.2

DSW Disclosure and Barring Service Processes

Outline of the DSW process for conducting DBS checks with staff and/or volunteers

C3.3

Guidance about Regulated Activity for Children

DBS recommendations about what is considered to be ‘Regulated Activity’

C3.4

Guidance about Eligibility for a DBS Enhanced Check

DBS recommendations about who is eligible for a DBS check

C3.5

DSW List of Eligible Roles for DBS check

 

DSW recommendations for those roles which meet the eligibility requirements for a DBS check associated with Regulated Activity

C3.6

DSW Anti Bullying Policy

DSW Policy to combat and prevent bullying

C4.1

Responding to concerns about individuals outside of DSW

DSW process which MUST be followed if there are concerns that some OUTSIDE of DSW has abused or has been alleged to abuse a child or young person attending a DSW session

C4.2

Responding to concerns about a member of DSW staff or volunteer

DSW process which MUST be followed if there are concerns that a DSW member of staff or volunteer has abused or has been alleged to abuse a child or young person

C4.3

Responding to concerns about an e-safety incident

DSW process which MUST be followed if there are concerns about an e-safety incident

C4.4

DSW Internal Safeguarding Procedures: Risk Management Process

DSW process highlighting training requirement through to responding to an issue raised within the DBS check

C4.5

DSW Internal Safeguarding Procedures: Responding to an allegation made about a Coach or Volunteer within a DSW session

The process DSW will apply in responding to an allegation received through the DSW Lead Welfare Officer about a coach or volunteer involved with a DSW session.

C4.6

DSW Internal Safeguarding Procedures: Responding to an allegation made about an individual outside of a DSW session

The process DSW will apply in responding to an allegation received through the DSW Lead Welfare Officer about a individual who is not associated with a DSW session.

C4.7

DSW Incidents and Complaints Monitoring Process

DSW process for monitoring incidents and complaints

C4.8

Incident Report Form

Template form which outlines the key elements of information which should be provided or captured by an individual receiving a disclosure or allegation

C4.9

e-Safety Incident Report Form

Template form which outlines the key elements of information which should be captured if there is an incident, or poor practice linked to e-technology or social media

C4.10

Poor Practice Referral Form

Template form which outlines the key elements of information which needs to be identified if there is a suspicion or report of poor practice within the coaching environment or session

 

C4.11

DSW Welfare Discipline and Dispute Resolutions Procedures (Officer)

Discipline and dispute resolution policy for those employed or deployed by DSW

C4.12

DSW Welfare Discipline and Dispute Resolutions Procedures (Athlete)

Discipline and dispute resolution policy for athletes

C4.13

DSW Welfare Lead Officer/DSW Safeguarding Panel Referral Form

Template form to be completed by the DSW LWO or the Safeguarding Panel which records the key points of the DSW Safeguarding Panel discussion and identifies the chain of communication on to appropriate individuals or bodies.

C4.14

DSW Whistle Blowing Policy

DSW Whistle Blowing Policy which can be evoked if an individual believes that a member of DSW staff is behaving inappropriately

C4.15

Lead Officer Referral/Disclosure Report Form 

Form to be used by the DSW Lead or Associate Lead Welfare Officer when receiving information about referral or disclosure

C4.16

Guidance for storing Welfare case or referral information

Information for Lead Welfare Officer regarding the processes for storing information which links to a Welfare case or referral, in accordance with Data Protection legislation.

C4.17

Making a Referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Form created by the DBS for organisations who have a legal duty to refer an individual to the DBS

C5.1

DSW Recruitment Process

Cyclical representation of the process DSW apply to recruitment

C5.2

DSW Recruitment Policy

This is DSW’s full Recruitment Policy

C5.3

DSW Application Form

This will receive if they request the opportunity to apply for a position with DSW

C5.4

DSW Reference Form

This will be sent out to the contact the candidate supplies as a reference for previous employment or who will attest to their character and suitability for the position applied for.

C5.5a

Job Description – DSW Lead Welfare Officer

Role description for the DSW Lead Welfare Officer

C5.5b

Job Description – DSW Associate Lead Welfare Officer

Role description for the DSW Associate Lead Welfare Officer

C5.6

Job Description – DSW DBS Countersignatory

Role description for individuals involved with countersigning DBS checks

C5.7

Job Description – DSW Head Coach

Role description for head coaches employed/deployed by DSW

C5.8

Job Description – DSW Assistant Coach/Leader

Role description for assistant coaches/leaders employed/deployed by DSW

C5.9

Job Description – DSW Head Junior Coach

Role description for head junior coaches employed/deployed by DSW (relevant to those coaches working with U18’s)

 

C5.10

Job Description (DSW Board Welfare Lead)

Role description for the DSW Board Welfare Champion

C5.11

Self-Disclosure Form

Form to be completed by the individual being employed/deployed.  This needs to be completed prior to receipt of the DBS check certificate. 

 

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