BIBC have a role and responsibility to promote, support and safeguard individuals wellbeing. Ensuring an individuals wellbeing includes celebrating when things have gone well, understanding individuals circumstances and forming positive relationships.
Participating in sports and activities can contribute in many ways to an individuals positive wellbeing considering the health benefits of being active, the achievements they make in gaining new skills, as well as their experiences in being included and respected as part of a group.
To ensure we can respond to situations when an individual needs help or support, we must understand their rights and the meaning of wellbeing. Secondly, we must recognise the risks that exist for individuals undertaking sports and activities and therefore put in place a range of safeguards that minimise these risks.
It is necessary for this understanding and the appropriate processes to be in place if ever an individuals wellbeing or need for protection is identified as a concern. BIBC can then respond and support anyone who needs help, informing the relevant agencies and organisations.
Our policies, procedures and safeguards, as well as training give us the confidence and support needed to fulfil our role and responsibility to keep our members safe.
Our safeguarding culture is a vital part of all our interaction and engagement with children, young people and protected adults. Our policies, written and approved by our committee are available for review in the office should any member require to read these and have a better understand of our commitment.
Our safeguarding lead with the appropriate Workplace Protection Officer training is currently Carol Gladstone and she can be contacted via the office by telephone or email if you have any concerns or you require any additional information.