Safeguarding

Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club is committed to ensuring that everyone who takes part in our activities can do so in the knowledge we strive to create a safe, happy and supportive environment for all.

As a Snowsport England affiliated club we are committed to and act in accordance with Snowsport England’s SnowSafe Safeguarding Policies for Adults, and Children and Young People. These can be found on the SE website at: https://www.snowsportengland.org.uk/safeguarding/

 

Raising a concern

Your Club Welfare Officer is John Hooson.

Should you have any safeguarding concerns, please immediately contact John on email: welfare@lakelandxcski.org.uk

A matter of concern raised with our Club Welfare Officer will be dealt with sensitively, confidentially, discreetly and with honesty of purpose.

You can also contact Snowsport England Safeguarding Lead Mark Vaughan at welfare@snowsportengland.org.uk or by phoning 07462 156784 or 07984 978011

In addition, concerns can be reported directly to the Children’s Services or Adult Services of the local authority where you live.


Other contact numbers

Childline 0800 1111 or chat online at https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/

NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000 (10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday) or help@NSPCC.org.uk (11am to 4pm, seven days a week)


Codes of conduct

The following apply to our coaches, instructors, young members or young people taking part in our activities, and their parents: