Safeguarding - Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults

Are you concerned about a child or a vulnerable adult? If you see or hear something that worries you, you must report your concerns.

For guidance on the appropriate pathway for a safeguarding referral issue that has been raised at the club please see the following advice from England Athletics:

Download England Athletics Reporting safeguarding flowchart

Children

If a child (under 18) is in immediate danger, you must ring 999.

All safeguarding concerns relating to young people need to be reported immediately online using the following link: https://ehchildandfamilies.bedford.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/cpconcern#assess.

You can also ring Bedford Borough council’s children’s service for advice on 01234 718700 during office hours or 0300 300 8123 outside of these.

Vulnerable Adults

If a vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, you must ring 999.

All safeguarding concerns relating to a vulnerable adult need to be reported immediately via the attached form: https://bbcdevwebfiles.blob.core.windows.net/webfiles/Social%20Care%20Health%20and%20Community/SV1%20latest%20version.docx

And submitted via the following email address:

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In addition to the above, it is important to also:

• Report your concerns to one of the club's Welfare and Safeguarding Officers.
• To complete a UK Athletics safeguarding reporting form via the following link: https://www.uka.org.uk/submit-a-concern/ 

For our safeguarding and welfare codes of conduct, see this page.

For our Welfare and Safeguarding Officers, see this page.

For our safeguarding and welfare policies and procedures, see Safeguarding and Welfare Policies and Procedures.