Safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults is an important process for anyone involved in running a sport club or group.
Parents/carers and educational establishments can make informed decisions when selecting a club or group for their child/children, or young adults in their care, based upon the knowledge that there is a policy in place designed to protect those unable to protect themselves.
Most local authorites and Governing Bodies/Associations require that such a policy exists as part of the club organisation inn fact in some cases you won't be able to get insurance if you don't have a suitable safeguarding policy within your organisation.