We are committed to safeguarding all those who use our club facilities, ensuring they can do so in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment.
The club safeguarding Officer is:
Donna Optix
Mobile number 07786584238
email address doptix@combemartin-pc.gov.uk
It is a requirement that the club safeguarding officer holds a DBS check in the name of their National Governing Body ie Bowls England. They will have also completed the training recommended by Bowls England for all Safeguarding Officers.
(Bowls England Regulation 2.5.2): ‘We adopt and follow all policies and guidelines approved by Bowls England and UK Anti-Doping. We follow all procedures set out in Bowls England Regulation 9, 9A and 9B. We will abide with all sanctions, recommendations and/or decisions from the Case Management Panel or National Disciplinary Panel.’
Bowls England works in partnership with the Bowls Development Alliance, English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd, English Short Mat Bowling Association, English Bowling Federation and the British Crown Green Bowling Association to provide relevant safeguarding advice and training to Clubs and County Associations.
Bowls Devon has implemented effective county level procedures in accordance with the approved Safeguarding Bowls Policy, including the promotion of education and training across the county.
Combe Martin Bowling Club safeguarding procedures for adults and children are on the notice boards and are also available here.
The Bowls England Approved Safeguarding Policy For Children can be found here: https://www.bowlsengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safeguarding-Children-Policy-V10-Feb-2022.pdf
The Bowls England Approved Safeguarding Policy For Adults can be found here: https://www.bowlsengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Safeguarding-Adults-Policy-V2-2022.pdf
The Bowls England website has detailed safeguarding pages obtained from the page menu on their loading page. The Bowls England website can be found here: https://www.bowlsengland.com