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Child & Adult Protection

The Scottish Golf Union and Scottish Ladies Golfing Association are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in its care. They recognise the responsibility to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation. Staff and volunteers will work together to embrace difference and diversity and respect the rights of children and young people. The SGU and SLGA are working together to develop and disseminate good practice for golf clubs.

The ‘Guidelines of Child Protection for Golf Clubs and Golf Facilities’ is now available to download - see Related Documents. This document replaces the old SGU Policy and Procedures Document. A number of clubs have asked for the template forms that are available in the Sample Form Section to help them implement their child protection procedures to be available in a format that allows them to be changed and printed off for their own use – see related Documents.

>> Click here for information about Safe Recruitment and Disclosure Scotland Certificates

Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act 2007

In February 2011, the Scottish Government is introducing a new membership scheme that will replace and improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups, i.e. children and protected adults. The PVG scheme is the Scottish Governments response to the recommendations of the Bichard Inquiry report following the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

The SGU/SLGA encourages all golf clubs to fully digest this new legislation which replaces the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003. This can be studied in full, at www.infoscotland.com/pvgscheme. We will provide detailed training and support at the forthcoming Scottish Golf Club Seminars taking place this November. In addition we have provided this pragmatic briefing note to assist clubs with the impending changes.

Click here for SGU/SLGA Briefing Note on the (PVG) Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

Child Protection Training

In Safe Hands is a 3 hour workshop that supports clubs to put child protection policies in to practice. It is most suitable for those acting as the club child protection officer but is also relevant for those responsible for managing or organising the club. To find a course in your area please click here.

Safeguarding and Protection Children is a 3 hour workshop designed to raise awareness on issues surrounding the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults within sport and covers topics such as: duty of care, good/inappropriate practice, recognising acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, how to protect yourself and others and where to go for advise and help on how to deal with issues. It is imperative that Coaches at all levels, as well as relevant officials and helpers working with these groups within our sport attend. To find a workshop in your area please click here.

Child Protection in Sport Resources

The Child Protection in Sport service has produced a number of resources which will equip people and groups with the tools to ensure children and young people stay safe and have fun in sport. These resources are for coaches, volunteers, child protection officers and anyone who provides sport to children and young people. To view these resources please click here.

Child Protection Queries

If you have a concern or queries about Child Protection, please contact:

Kevin Fish
Scottish Golf Development Officer
Phone: 01334 466494
Mobile: 07884 313409
Email: k.fish@scottishgolf.org

Also available to download (from Related Documents):

Guidlines for Child Protection at Golf Clubs
Scottish Golf Accord Action Plan
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Briefing Note
Stay Safe & Have Fun in Sport Leaflet, information for young people
Template Child Protection Policy
Template Permission Form
Template Code of Conduct for Young People
Template Code of Conduct for Parents or Carers
For information regarding legislation relating to Child & Adult Protection, click here