Safeguarding is about creating a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for everyone involved in our bowls club. It's also about taking steps to prevent and address any kind of harm or abuse and encouraging a culture of respect and fairness throughout the bowls community.

Safeguarding applies to all members.

Whilst safeguarding is often associated with children, it's equally important for adults. 

The Safeguarding Officer plays a vital role in creatigng a safe and inclusive environment at the club and is responsible for recordinng and reporting safeguarding concerns to Bowls England.

Safeguarding focuses on protecting individuals from harm, not on resolvng broader issues such as club culture or personality conflicts. These issues can often be resolved through our club code of conduct agreed upon by members. If this fails, Bowls England Regualtion 9 will be followed.

Currently we are governed by the requirements of Bowls England, with regards to Safeguarding, and are supported by the Norfolk Bowls Association and their Safeguarding Policy, which not only covers the requirements of those under 18, but also vulnerable adults.

Both policies can be accessed via the links page.

Watton Bowls Safeguarding Officer

Ollie Hutchings

Contact details

07913441202

olliehutchings2@outlook.com

 

NGB Lead Safeguarding Officer is Juliette Maggs-Bowen

juliette.maggs-bowen@bowlsengland.com

Contact details can also be found on a poster deplayed in the Clubhouse.