Safeguarding and Protecting Athletes
The welfare and protection of all our athletes is the first concern of the club. To support this, the club has a child protection policy endorsed by UK Athletics, the sport’s governing body.
Please find useful links to information and signposting here and here
Latest Safeguarding policy (February 2023) from England Athletic can be found here
The club has two Welfare Officers. You are able to contact a Welfare Officer with any concerns about an individual’s welfare and protection. Our Welfare Officer for Medway Park is Mark Rothery. Our Welfare Officer for Sutton Valence is Jude Ronchetti. Both can be reached at welfaremandmac@gmail.com
The club has a firm commitment to fully cooperate with the police, social services, and our governing bodies in any enquiry or investigation.
The club does not condone any action that infringes on a child’s, or vulnerable person’s welfare. Any allegation will be taken seriously and acted on as appropriate.
If you have any concerns regarding the club’s policy and commitment to our athlete’s welfare, please contact us to discuss your concerns. Contact can be made in confidence via the Club Secretary, Jeannette Turner. Jeannette’s email address is jeannetteturner29@yahoo.co.uk
You are also able to contact the Chairperson of the Club, Sarah Kenyon sarahkenyon@hotmail.co.uk
To be read by all Coaches, Team Managers, Athletes, Officials, Parents and those that Volunteer in any capacity:
Children & Young People Code of Conduct