SAFEGUARDING

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What is SafeGolf?

Whitburn Golf Club is committeed to promoting a safe and positve environment for all those participating, working and volunteering in the sport of golf.

Policy Statement

Whitburn Golf Club (the “Organisation”) is committed to ensuring everyone participating in golf does so in a safe, welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable environment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, including committee members, staff, volunteers, coaches, PGA professionals engaged by the Organisation, members, parents/carers and visitors. Individually and collectively, our actions help create a positive culture where concerns are recognised and addressed.

The Organisation recognises and fully adopts the England Golf’s safeguarding policies and procedures and adheres to their guidance and best practice, for children and young people and for adults. These national policies set expectations and guidance documents provide resources to support best practice across the game. Importantly, each golf organisation has its own duty of care and is responsible for implementing safeguarding arrangements that are appropriate to its activities, facilities and people.

Link to England Golf Safeguarding - https://www.englandgolf.org/safeguarding

Club Safeguarding & Welfare Officer - Gary Maughan - wgcsafeguard@outlook.com - 07909 536336