Safeguarding

Arnside Sailing Club is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk taking part in its activities from abuse and harm and ensuring their wellbeing. Arnside Sailing Club recognises that the safety, welfare and needs of children, young people and adults at risk are paramount and that any person, irrespective of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, marital status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or social status, has a right to protection from discrimination, victimisation and abuse.  

The club’s welfare officer is Marianne Lueking. welfare@arnsidesailingclub.org.uk  If you have any concerns please raise them with her.

  • We aim to ensure that all individuals who work or volunteer with children, young people and adults at risk provide a positive, safe and enjoyable experience.
  • We carry out criminal records disclosure checks 
  • Instructors have training in safeguarding
  • We aim to make people aware of safeguarding issues.
  • We promote code of conducts for intructors, volunteers, members and  participants in club activity
  • We expect everyone to treat one another with respect
  • We aim to deal with any complaints swiftly and confidentially

Code of Conduct for Everyone

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Instructors, coaches, leaders and volunteers helping with sessions are expected to work to RYA Code of Conduct for Instructors  or  Paddle UK Code of Conduct for Instructors