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Child Safeguarding Policy

EB BALLERS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people participating in football coaching and summer camp activities.

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We believe every child has the right to:

  • Enjoy football in a safe environment

  • Be treated with dignity and respect

  • Feel listened to and supported

  • Be protected from abuse, neglect, bullying, and exploitation

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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Name: Ethan Balaam
Role: Owner / Head Coach / DSL
Phone: 07596545685

Emergency Contact

Name: Parent Emergency Contact
Phone: 07776193788

Local Authority:

Hertfordshire County Council

 

 

Staff & Volunteer Responsibilities

All coaches and supporting staff must:

  • Hold valid DBS clearance before working with children

  • Behave professionally at all times

  • Maintain appropriate boundaries

  • Report any safeguarding concerns immediately

  • Follow the code of conduct

  • Prioritise children’s welfare at all times

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Appropriate Conduct

Staff must:

  • Use respectful language

  • Encourage inclusion and positive behaviour

  • Avoid favouritism

  • Ensure children are supervised appropriately

  • Work in open and visible environments where possible

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Staff must never:

  • Use abusive or inappropriate language

  • Be alone with a child unnecessarily

  • Communicate privately with children on personal social media

  • Engage in physical punishment or humiliating behaviour

  • Ignore safeguarding concerns

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Reporting Concerns

Any safeguarding concern must be reported immediately to the DSL.

If a child is believed to be in immediate danger:

  • Contact emergency services on 999

  • Contact Hertfordshire Children’s Services where appropriate

  • Inform the school immediately

All concerns will be recorded confidentially.

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Photography & Social Media

Photos or videos of children will only be taken where parental consent has been provided.

Images will:

  • Be used appropriately

  • Never contain personal identifying information

  • Be stored securely

  • Be removed upon reasonable request

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Anti-Bullying

Bullying of any kind is not tolerated.

This includes:

  • Physical bullying

  • Verbal abuse

  • Online bullying

  • Exclusion

  • Discrimination

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Any incidents will be dealt with promptly and fairly.

Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required.

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