Gymnastics Northern Ireland 2011
Gymnastics Northern Ireland wants to ensure that all young people and vulnerable adults who take part in gymnastics can do so in a safe environment.
In order to achieve this we;
In order to achieve this we;
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Strictly adhere to all relevant safeguarding legislation and implement this throughout the sport at all levels.
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Facilitate training opportunities for people to attend Safeguarding and Designated Welfare Officer Training.
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Assist British Gymnastics with the formulation of a UK-
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Assist British Gymnastics with the formulation of a UK-
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Appoint a National Welfare Officer as a point of contact for GNI affiliated clubs for safeguarding issues, as per the British Gymnastics Child Protection Policy.
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Act as an umbrella organisation for affiliated clubs and British Gymnastics members residing in Northern Ireland to carry out Access NI vetting checks on their behalf, when requested.
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Assist British Gymnastics with checking that affiliated clubs have a trained Designated Welfare Officer in place (this is a mandatory requirement for British Gymnastics membership and it cannot be your club’s head coach).
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Act as a regional channel / link for British Gymnastics and any related safeguarding issues in Northern Ireland if need be.
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Independent Safeguarding Authority - New Legislation Information
Vetting checks are currently processed by Access NI. In October 2009, new safeguarding legislation will start to be implemented as a result of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. Access NI will be implementing this new system in Northern Ireland.
It is essential that all clubs are prepared for this new legislation. Please find links below to relevant information that has already been circulated to GNI affiliated clubs, we would urge you to carefully review its contents. Gymnastics Northern Ireland will forward further information when it becomes available.
It is essential that all clubs are prepared for this new legislation. Please find links below to relevant information that has already been circulated to GNI affiliated clubs, we would urge you to carefully review its contents. Gymnastics Northern Ireland will forward further information when it becomes available.
Safeguarding