Angling Development Board (ADB) - Child Protection Policy and Procedures

Foreword
Sport can and does have a powerful and positive influence on people – especially young people1, not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement; it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These positive effects can only take place if sport is in the right hands – in the hands of those who place the welfare of all young people first and adopt practices to support, protect and empower them.

The ADB is committed to ensuring that all young people who participate in angling have a safe and positive experience.

The ADB is committed to developing and implementing policies and procedures which ensure that everyone knows and accepts their responsibility in relation to their ‘Duty of Care’ for young people. It is committed to ensuring that there are correct and comprehensive reporting procedures, and promoting good practice and sound recruitment procedures for all individuals working within the sport of angling.

The ADB recognises that it is not the responsibility of those individuals working in the sport of angling to determine if abuse has taken place, but it is their responsibility to act upon and report any concerns.

This policy sets out a framework to fulfill the ADBs commitment to the Safeguarding and Protecting Children within the sport of angling.

A variety of titles have been used in this policy document to describe the people working (full or part time, paid or voluntary) within The sport of angling, such as; ‘Staff’, ‘Official’, ‘Coach’, ‘Instructor’, ‘Club3 Official’, ‘Volunteer’ etc. This policy applies either directly or indirectly to all individuals working within the sport of angling in a paid or voluntary capacity, according to their level of contact with young people in the sport.

If you have any doubt as to its relevance to your role please contact the ADB Lead Child Protection Officer on 07786 284276.

David Moore Chair, ADB
 

 The Angling Development Board comprises of representatives of the National Federation of Sea Anglers,
the National Federation of Anglers and the Salmon & Trout Association.