Safeguarding Code of Conduct
As an affiliated club, we have a responsibility to implement and communicate a clear Code of Conduct, please see the details below.
Mickleover Running Club will:
- Adopt the UKA and HCAF Adult Safeguarding Policy and Adult Safeguarding Procedures, and ensure they are displayed prominently on websites and social media pages (*see links below)
- Adopt the UKA and HCAF Codes of Conduct and ensure all members have signed to agree to abide by the codes of conduct.
- Adopt the UKA and HCAF procedures for managing safeguarding concerns.
- Adopt a disciplinary process for managing misconduct cases.
- Appoint a minimum of one Welfare Officer in line with UKA guidelines and role description for Club Welfare Officers.
- Ensure that all Run Leaders are recruited safely and are operating appropriately within the club environment (i.e. that they hold appropriate up-to-date qualifications and licences, have undertaken a satisfactory criminal record check, and are adhering to the safeguarding policies, terms and conditions of their licence and the relevant codes of conduct).
- Ensure that run leaders attend recommended safeguarding training every three years.
- Adopt an induction process for new members that includes agreeing and signing up to the codes of conduct, safeguarding policies, discipline policy, anti-bullying policies and other relevant information.
- Maintain a register of safeguarding training attended and DBS checks completed relevant to club members (RUN LEADERS) and share this register with the HCAF when asked.
- Ensure that contact details for Club Welfare Officers and relevant agencies are openly displayed in club environs and on club websites, and made available to anyone who requires them.
- Ensure that club officers and volunteers act responsibly and set an example to others, especially younger members.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every club member and others involved in athletics.
- Challenge and change poor practice.
- Promote an environment where all concerns can be raised without fear of victimisation or reprisal.
- Ensure that everyone volunteering or working with adults attends relevant safeguarding training every three years.
- Implement any recommendations of UK Athletics or the relevant HCAF.