Child Protection Policies-Scottish Orienteering

Child Protection Policies

The SOA Child Protection Policies and Procedures are maintained by the Association’s Child Protection Officer, Hilary Quick.
The SOA policy was revised in January 2009 and is undergoing review in 2012.

If anyone has any queries regarding the policies or has any concerns regarding child protection they should contact Hilary. Alternatively, if Hilary is not available, please contact the British Orienteering Federation Child Protection Officer, on 01629 734042.

Resources

Scottish Government Parent Checklist for Youth Activities, 15 questions for parents to ask of youth organisations and clubs before allowing child(ren) to join.

Documents

soa-child-protection-policy-Apr06-revised-Jan09.doc Revised Jan09
Policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure Information Updated Dec07
soa-child-protection-code-of-conduct.doc
SOA-Child-Protection-Job-Description-for-a-Club-Child-Protection-Officer.doc
soa-child-protection-juniors-on-senior-tours.doc
soa-ex-offenders-policy.doc
SOA procedure on disclosures/PVG membership - this is currently being reviewed (March 2012)
medical-consent-for-coaches.doc
Junior-medical-and-parental-consent-form.doc

Use of Images & information on the web

Information published on the websites must never include personal information that could identify a child e.g. home address, e-mail address, telephone number of a child. All contact must be directed to the SOA. Credit for achievements by a child should be restricted to first names e.g. Tracey was Player of the Year 2002.

Children must never be portrayed in a demeaning, tasteless or a provocative manner. Children should never be portrayed in a state of partial undress, other than when depicting an action shot within the context of the sport. Attire such as tracksuits or t shirts may be more appropriate.

Information about specific events or meetings e.g. coaching sessions must not be distributed to any individuals other than to those directly concerned.