Safeguarding

Dorchester Town Football Club (“the Club”) and would like to remind all players, participants, parents, carers and supporters that they are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.

They fully accept responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of all children, young people and vulnerable adults who are under their care whether they are our Academy players, ability counts/Kix start participants or our Match Day supporters. Any suspicions and/or allegations of abuse will always be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

All children and vulnerable adults have the right to protection from all forms of abuse and exploitation and it is the duty of all staff and volunteers, paid or unpaid at the Club to safeguard them by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our suite of Safeguarding Policies also extend to all players and participants of the Club.

The aims of both the Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults policy are to:

• Safeguard all children and vulnerable adults who interact with the Club;
• Demonstrate best practice in the area of safeguarding children and adults;
• Positively reflect and promote the Club Values;
• Ensure that children and vulnerable adults feel safe in our activities;
• Commit to working in partnership across the Club with external organisations including statutory bodies and local schools;
• Develop a positive and pro-active welfare programme to enable all children and vulnerable adults to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment;
• Ensure that coaches, parents and other adults who come in contact with children and vulnerable adults are good role models of behaviour; and
• Promote high ethical standards.

Club Welfare Officer

Dan Claxton

Tel: 07814 820044