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If
concerned about a child |
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Report
your concern to the person with designated for Child Protection.
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what the child has said or what has been seen. With dates
and times if possible. Copies of this report must be forwarded
to Social Services within 24 hrs.
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you are concerned about the parent/carer -
Inform
the Social Services or Police who will advise on who should
contact the parents or carers |
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the matter to
BJA Child Protection Officer
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CONFIDENTIALITY
ON A NEED TO KNOW BASIS MUST BE MAINTAINED UNTIL THE OUTCOME
OF THE INVESTIGATION IS RELEASED
Don’t
delay in reporting your concerns.
The
below guide is designed to advise on the most appropriate action
to be taken if you suspect abuse, serious poor practice or breach
of the code of ethics where incidents alleged to have been committed
by a BJA Member/Staff Member/Volunteer at a judo class
or event.
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If
concerned about the behaviour of a colleague. |
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If
it is serious poor practice or a breach of the Code of
Ethics. |
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If
it is considered to be possible abuse. |
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Report
concerns to the person designated responsible for Child
Protection who must then ensure the safety of the children
and refer to Social Services who may involve the Police.
Inform the BJA Child Protection Officer. |
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concern relates to the person
designated responsible for Child Protection -
refer the matter to the BJA Child Protection
Officer who will notify the Social Services. Delays in
notifying the correct authorities put children at risk.
If
you are unable to contact the BJA Child Protection Officer
report your concerns to the Police or Social Services and
inform the BJA Child Protection Officer at the earliest
opportunity. |
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BJA Child Protection Officer will investigate the allegation
and will apply the Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures
accordingly .
The
BJA Child Protection Officer (CPO) will make an initial
recommendation to the Chairman of the BJA Complaints &
Conduct Commission whether a member should be suspended
pending the outcome of any investigations /disciplinary
procedures. The Chairman of the BJA Complaints & Conduct
Commission will follow the CPO recommendations unless
the recommendations are deemed unlawful or against the
laws of natural justice. |
British
Judo Association
Suite
B, Loughborough Technology Park
Epinal
Way, Loughborough LE11 3GE
Tel:
01509 631670 Fax:01509 631680
bja@britishjudo.org.uk
www.britishjudo.org.uk