Child Involvement
All children under 16 (unless taking part in a formal training course) must be under direct adult supervision by a parent/guardian or a responsible adult (i.e. a person 18 or over who is in loco parentis for the children) who may be ashore or on the water. Participation by 16-17 year olds without direct adult supervision is at the discretion of their parent or guardian. It will not be acceptable for parents to drop their children off and assume that the person organising the event is automatically responsible for the welfare of unaccompanied children. The co-operation of all parents in this matter is essential.
Child Protection
The Club applies the Child Protection guidelines given by the Highland Council in their publication “Child Protection Policies for your Community Group” (Edition 3). There is a copy of this policy in the Race Office on the ground floor of the Clubhouse. Details for the Club's Child Protection Monitor are on the Board page. If you have concerns that a child is at risk or is being abused in any way, you must contact the Child Protection Monitor. The NSPCC also has a confidential telephone help line for adults who are concerned that a child has been abused on 0808 800 5000. Children who feel at risk can ring the confidential Childline for advice on 0800 11 11.
The policy and guidance is published as Annex H in the Health and Safety Management Plan
The policy and guidance is published as Annex H in the Health and Safety Management Plan
CHANGING ROOM GUIDANCE
Chanonry Sailing Club runs a mixture of activities through out the year for people of a wide range of ages. The following guidance on use of changing rooms is to help ensure our young people and adults have a safe and enjoyable experience at the club.
- Single sex/gender changing facilities are provided at the club. Adults and children should only change in the changing room of their own gender.
- Both adults and children should be able to shower and dress in reasonable privacy.
- It is preferable for adults to stay away from the changing rooms while in use by children. If this is unavoidable, we recommend that adults avoid being alone in a changing room with children. If in doubt, knock on the door and ask if there are children using the changing room.
- When children are changing, the accessible toilet is still available for use.