English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd


  SAFEGUARDING                      .

We are committed to safeguarding all those who participate in our sport, ensuring they can do so in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment. We aim to enable all of our clubs and county associations to provide safe environments for all participants.

Safeguarding Bowls comprises of: The English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd (EIBA), Bowls England (BE), English Short Mat Bowling Association (ESMBA), The British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA), English Bowling Federation (EBF), Disability Bowls England (DBE) working in partnership with the Bowls Development Alliance (DBA) with support from the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU).

eiba-logoReporting a Concern
 
All safeguarding concerns must be reported to Peter Thompson, Chief Executive of the EIBA for advice.
The Lead Safeguarding Officer works in partnership with the Case Management Group to provide advice, recommendations and decision making.

Safeguarding Policies
The Safeguarding Bowls Policies have been developed and it has been recommended that all Clubs and Counties adopt.

Safeguarding Children in Bowls Policy

Safeguarding Adults in Bowls Policy

Anti-Bullying Policy

Safeguarding Templates and Guidelines
A range of templates and useful documents have been created to help Club and Counties including a Job Description for Safeguarding Officers. To view all information, please click here.

Safeguarding Training
 

eiba-logoCoach Bowls provides a range of training on behalf of Safeguarding Bowls to support clubs and county associations to provide a safe environment for all participants. This includes courses for those who work with junior bowlers and adults at risk.

Basic Safeguarding Children and Young People in Bowls:
This is a two hour module  is a must for all club volunteers and coaches that have children and young people in their club and want to ensure that their club is welcoming and safe. It will cost £25 and you will get additional resources and a certificate following your attendance.

‘Time to Listen’ - Safeguarding in Bowls:
This is a three hour module (not including breaks) is designed for Club Safeguarding Officers* and will support you and your club to safeguard and protect children. It costs £35 and you will get additional resources and a certificate following your attendance.

*You must have completed the ‘Basic Safeguarding Children and Young People in Bowls’ module, or a recognised equivalent to attend this module.

Adult Safeguarding in Bowls:
This three hour module is aimed at those clubs who have predominately adult only members. It focuses on ensuring Club safeguarding Officers/Volunteers understand their role in safeuarding adults who may be at risk. It will cost £30 and you will get additional resources and a certificate following your attendance.

To book on any online Safeguarding course please BOOK HERE

Bursaries
A bursary to assist affiliated members wishing to attend a recognised safeguarding course is available from EIBA, see "Resources" below.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Checks)

All coaches must have an enhanced DBS check, to obtain a DBS check please contact: Adam Durnin at Coach Bowls  adam@coachbowls.org 
For any affiliated member, please contact Peter Thompson at the EIBA Ltd on Tel 01664 481900 or e-mail peterthompson@eiba.co.uk
Resources
PDF file Safeguarding News Bulletin - December
PDF file Safeguarding News Bulletin - October
PDF file Safeguarding News Bulletin - August
PDF file Safeguarding News Bulletin - June
PDF file Safeguarding News Bulletin - April
PDF file Safeguarding News Bulletin - March
PDF file Information Sharing Guide
MS Word file
Safeguarding essentials notice
 
Online safety scenarios
PDF file
Poster for Club Safeguarding Officers
PDF file
Parental and Individual Consent (pdf 94kb)

Video - Introduction to Safeguarding Adults
PDF file
Bursary Guide
MS Word file
Safeguarding Bursary Application Form
PDF file
NGB of  Sport - Making safe and fair decision about membership for people with criminal records

Returning to Sport CPSU take a look at what sports need to do to meet the coronavirus measures without compromising safeguarding practice.
 
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and safeguarding in sport

Children and young people can call
ChildLine confidentially to seek help. This is the education programme of the
Child Exploitation and Online Protection
Centre for advice about staying safe when using a computer, phone or tablet.

The CPSU works to safeguard
children in sport to help our young
people play sport and stay safe.

CPSU TRAINING EVENTS

CPSU Webinars

CPSU Podcasts

Videos for Sports Parents

Videos for young Athletes




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