Safeguarding, Protection & Welfare
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
The Scottish Orienteering community wants everyone to stay safe, feel welcome and have fun while taking part in orienteering. We all have a shared responsibility for safeguarding and creating safe, enjoyable environments in orienteering whether as an participant, coach, club official, volunteer, parent or spectator.
Tayside Orienteering Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of everyone in the sport and supporting their wellbeing. We embraces the responsibility to promote the health and wellbeing of participants by providing opportunities for them to participate in a safe and enjoyable environment, and to implement ensure adequate policies and support is in place to protect those participating from harm, bullying, abuse and exploitation.
The club fully complies with and adheres to the Scottish Orienteering Association Safeguarding, Protection & Welfare guidelines that can found on the Scottish Orienteering website.
The club's coaches and other volunteers who have direct contact with children (under 18) are all required to be members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Coaches are also required to complete Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport training.
Anyone who has any concerns about safeguarding, child safety or wellbeing, or any potential new coaches or volunteers should contact the club welfare officer via the secretary - see contacts.