Safeguarding

The Club takes its responsibilities for Safeguarding very seriously.

Committee member Angela Edwards is our Safeguarding Officer.

BRITISH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION

The Club fully complies with the Code of Conduct as set down by the BCGBA in its Disciplinary Policy

BOWLS DEVELOPMENT ALLIACNCE

The Club also adheres to the policies and guidelines published by the Bowls Development Alliance on its Safeguarding, Resources pages:-

Safeguarding Policies

Safeguarding Children in Bowls Policy

Safeguarding Adults in Bowls Policy

Safeguarding Guidelines

1. Safeguarding Officer Role Description

2. Safe Recruitment

3. Whistle Blowing

4. Confidentiality and Information Sharing

5. Away Trips

6. Transport

7. Managing Challenging Behaviour

8. Physical Contact in Bowls - Guidance for Coaches

9. External Support Contact List

10. Photography and Filming Children & Adults at Risk

11. Supervision of Children in Bowls

12. Banter v Bullying

13. Safe use of changing facilities & toilets

14. Social Media

15. Anti-bullying Policy

16. Training

Safeguarding for Parents/Carers Under 18's

Safeguarding advice for Parents and Carers

Safeguarding Advice for Young Bowlers (U18)

Safeguarding Templates

1. Safeguarding Essentials

2. Members' Code of Conduct - for signature

3 Full Code of Conduct (for staff, volunteers, coaches, players, U18's, parents/carers

4. Code of Conduct Poster

5. Safeguarding Reporting Form - Person of Concern

6. Safeguarding Reporting Form - Adult Alleged Victim

7. Safeguarding Reporting Form - Child Alleged Victim

8. Club Safeguarding Checklist

9. Filming Consent

10. Photographic Permissions - Child Bowlers

11. Parent/Carer Consent Form for events etc.

12. Bowls Events for Children planning checklist

13. Safeguarding Contact Details Poster

14. Application for role as coach or other volunteer

15. Self-Disclosure Form (currently removed for revision as at 7 December 2025

16. BDA Website Audit

Website Links

Ann Craft Trust

British Crown Green Bowling Association

Bowls England

Coach Bowls

Child Protection in Sport Unit

Childline

English Bowling Federation

NSPCC

Sport England