Safeguarding & Welfare Policy

Wykeham Squash Club is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all members and visitors.

As the club develops its junior and wider community programme, the following minimum safeguarding principles will apply.

Safeguarding Principles

• The welfare of children and vulnerable adults is paramount.
• All members should be treated with respect and dignity.
• The club promotes an inclusive and welcoming environment for players of all ages, standards, backgrounds, and genders.
• Any concerns relating to safeguarding, welfare, bullying, harassment, or inappropriate behaviour should be reported promptly to the club committee.

Photography & Social Media

• Images or videos of juniors will only be used with appropriate parent/guardian consent.
• The club will avoid publishing unnecessary personal information relating to juniors.
• Social media and communications should remain respectful and club-appropriate at all times.

Coaching & Junior Activity

• Any future junior coaching sessions or organised junior activity will be supervised appropriately.
• Coaches working with juniors should hold appropriate safeguarding awareness and DBS certification where required.

Codes of Conduct

Members, visitors, and volunteers are expected to:

• behave respectfully towards others
• support an inclusive club atmosphere
• avoid abusive, discriminatory, or inappropriate behaviour
• follow venue rules and club guidance

Reporting Concerns

Any safeguarding or welfare concerns should be raised with the club committee in confidence via: info@wykehamsquash.co.uk