Child Protection – A Code of Good Practice
The BGA regards gliding as a positive activity for young people.
Through its Child Protection Policy and Procedures, the BGA encourages all participants in gliding to assist with safeguarding the welfare of all junior participants, including protecting them from physical,
sexual and emotional harm.
For all adults in gliding Essential information - keep it with you
First edition © British Gliding Association 2013
What happens if...? If you suspect abuse, a young person confides in you, or a complaint is made about any adult or about you, it is your duty to report the concern.
If a young person tells you about someone else: 1. Allow the young person to speak without interruption, accepting what is
said 2. Offer immediate understanding and reassurance, while passing no
judgement 3. Advise that you will try to offer support but that you must pass information
on 4. Immediately tell the Club CP Officer or Deputy 5. Write careful notes of what was said; use actual words wherever possible 6. Sign, date and pass your notes to the CP Officer or Deputy 7. Ensure that no gliding situation arises that could cause further concern NOTE: In an emergency (young person at imminent risk of significant harm) contact the Police via 999 or Social Service department direct. Inform the Club’s CP Officer of the action you have taken
If you have a concern about a young person’s safety & well being: 1. Immediately tell your Club’s CP Officer or Deputy 2. Write careful notes of what you have witnessed, heard or were told 3. Sign, date and pass your notes to the CP Officer or Deputy 4. Ensure that no gliding situation arises that could cause further concern
If you receive a complaint or allegation about any adult or about you: 1. Immediately tell your Club’s CP Officer or Deputy 2. Write careful notes of what you have witnessed, heard or were told 3. Sign, date and pass your notes to the CP Officer or Deputy 4. Ensure that no gliding situation arises that could cause further concern Note: Any adult in gliding has the right to report any concerns or suspicions in
confidence and free from harassment
You must refer; you must not investigate
Further information is available from the BGA website www.gliding.co.uk/childprotection

DO put this code into practice at all times
DO treat everyone with dignity and respect
DO set an example you would wish others to follow DO treat all young people equally – show no favouritism DO respect a young person’s right to personal privacy
DO allow young people to talk about any concerns they may have
DO remember this code even at sensitive moments e.g. when responding to a young person’s concerns
DO encourage others to challenge any attitudes or behaviours they do not like
DO plan activities with young people so that more than one other person is present, or at least within sight and hearing of others
DO let someone know where you are and what you are doing if you can’t avoid being on your own with a young person
DO avoid being drawn into inappropriate attention seeking behaviour e.g. tantrums or crushes
DO avoid unacceptable situations within a relationship of trust e.g. a sexual relationship with a Junior member over the age of consent
DO have separate sleeping accommodation for young people and adults
DO avoid drinking alcohol when young people are in your care
DO remember that someone else might misinterpret your actions, no matter how well-intentioned
DO make young people, parents, carers and club members aware of the Club’s Child Protection Policy and the ‘BGA CP Policy and Procedures’
DO take any allegations or concerns of abuse seriously and refer immediately
DO NOT trivialise abuse
DO NOT form a relationship with a young person that is an abuse of trust
DO NOT permit abusive peer activities e.g. initiation ceremonies, bullying
DO NOT engage in inappropriate behaviour or contact – physical, verbal, sexual
DO NOT play physical contact games with young people DO NOT make suggestive remarks or threats to a young person –
even in fun DO NOT use inappropriate language – verbal, writing, phoning,
email or internet
DO NOT let allegations, suspicions, or concerns about abuse go unreported
DO NOT just rely on your good name to protect you