SAFEGUARDING
If you have any child protection concerns please report them to a member of staff immediately so we can launch an immediate investigation.
child protection statement
Clann Fitness and Leisure Centre is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children and young people.
We do this by:
We do this by:
- Recognising that all children have the right to freedom from abuse and harm
- Ensuring that all our staff and volunteers are carefully selected and vetted, have the relevant qualifications and experience, and accept responsibility for helping to prevent the abuse of children in their care
- Responding quickly and appropriately to all suspicions or allegations of abuse providing parents/ carers, children and young people with the opportunity to voice any concerns they may have
- Treating all young people regardless of ability equally, and with respect and dignity
- Reviewing the effectiveness of the clubs Child Protection Policy and Procedures regularly.
- Not tolerating bullying. Incidents of bullying will be investigated and treated seriously. Action will be taken to stop the bullying.
child safeguarding statement
All our staff and outside contractors Clannlife have undergone safeguarding and are all Garda vetted.
In order for Children to be safe and enjoy their time in Clann Fitness and Leisure Club we implement the following procedures;
If a Risk is Identified
If a new risk is identified it is brought to the attention of the Club Manager Niamh Fay (nee Walsh). An Analysis Report of the Risk is written up and discussed with the DLP’s Evan Mahon and Hazel Dougan. Depending on the type of Risk a solution is then drawn up on how to lessen the risk of this causing harm to a child and this is then put in place. The Risk Assessment is then updated and circulated to all staff.
Staff Member Under Investigation
If a member of Staff is under any type of investigation in relation to a child availing of the services of Clann Fitness then this member of staff is taken off all duties concerning children. A report is made on the investigation. It is put into the hands of the DLP’s and HR who will investigate further and deal with the situation appropriately until it is resolved and all concerned are satisfied with the outcome. The member of staff can only be reinstated on duties in relation to children once everyone is satisfied with the outcome. Should the outcome be unsatisfactory then HR will deal with procedures for termination of the employees working contract with Clann Fitness & Leisure Club and the information will be passed onto the relevant outside organizations.
New Employees
The recruitment of any person as a member of staff involves interview, reference checks, garda vetting plus immediate partaking in Safeguarding 1 course in person or e learning.
Reporting Training
All staff are trained on the procedure of reporting or being able to identify the occurrence of harm. This is done by e learning refresher of Safeguarding and with direct procedure training with the DLP.
Designated Liaison Person
In Clann Fitness Evan Mahon & Hazel Dougan are the Designated Liaison Persons. They are both garda vetted and have gone through the process of being appointed a relevant person and have undergone training in accordance with the Children First Act 2015 and their pictures for identification are displayed in Clann Fitness.
We recognise that implementation is an ongoing process. Our service is committed to the implementation of this Child Safeguarding Statement and the procedures that support our intention to keep children safe from harm while availing of our service. This Child safeguarding Statement will be reviewed on 31st December, 2022 or as soon as practicable after there has been a material change in any matter to which the statement refers.
In order for Children to be safe and enjoy their time in Clann Fitness and Leisure Club we implement the following procedures;
If a Risk is Identified
If a new risk is identified it is brought to the attention of the Club Manager Niamh Fay (nee Walsh). An Analysis Report of the Risk is written up and discussed with the DLP’s Evan Mahon and Hazel Dougan. Depending on the type of Risk a solution is then drawn up on how to lessen the risk of this causing harm to a child and this is then put in place. The Risk Assessment is then updated and circulated to all staff.
Staff Member Under Investigation
If a member of Staff is under any type of investigation in relation to a child availing of the services of Clann Fitness then this member of staff is taken off all duties concerning children. A report is made on the investigation. It is put into the hands of the DLP’s and HR who will investigate further and deal with the situation appropriately until it is resolved and all concerned are satisfied with the outcome. The member of staff can only be reinstated on duties in relation to children once everyone is satisfied with the outcome. Should the outcome be unsatisfactory then HR will deal with procedures for termination of the employees working contract with Clann Fitness & Leisure Club and the information will be passed onto the relevant outside organizations.
New Employees
The recruitment of any person as a member of staff involves interview, reference checks, garda vetting plus immediate partaking in Safeguarding 1 course in person or e learning.
Reporting Training
All staff are trained on the procedure of reporting or being able to identify the occurrence of harm. This is done by e learning refresher of Safeguarding and with direct procedure training with the DLP.
Designated Liaison Person
In Clann Fitness Evan Mahon & Hazel Dougan are the Designated Liaison Persons. They are both garda vetted and have gone through the process of being appointed a relevant person and have undergone training in accordance with the Children First Act 2015 and their pictures for identification are displayed in Clann Fitness.
We recognise that implementation is an ongoing process. Our service is committed to the implementation of this Child Safeguarding Statement and the procedures that support our intention to keep children safe from harm while availing of our service. This Child safeguarding Statement will be reviewed on 31st December, 2022 or as soon as practicable after there has been a material change in any matter to which the statement refers.