Tewkesbury Junior Anglers
Safeguarding & Child Protection
An interactive guide to our commitment to safety.
Our Commitment
We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people. We believe every child has the right to participate in angling in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment, protected from all forms of harm.
Named Safeguarding Lead
Name: Christopher Birch
Phone: 07368 626282
Email: info@tewkesburyjunioranglers.co.uk
Alternate Contact
(If the lead is unavailable or the concern is about them)
Name: Gareth Ferbrache (Committee Secretary)
Phone: 07368 679248
If a child is in IMMEDIATE DANGER, call 999 first.
- Report Immediately: Contact the Named Safeguarding Lead, Christopher Birch, without delay.
- Make a Record: Write down a factual account of your concern. Include dates, times, names, and what was said. Sign and date it.
- Responding to Disclosure: If a child tells you something, listen calmly, reassure them, but DO NOT promise to keep secrets. Explain you must tell someone to keep them safe.
Remember: Do NOT investigate the concern yourself.
- Prioritise the welfare of children at all times.
- Treat all children with respect and dignity.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Avoid being alone with a child unnecessarily.
- Challenge unacceptable behaviour like bullying.
- Follow all reporting procedures for any concerns.
Volunteers are not expected to diagnose abuse but should be alert to the signs. The main categories are:
- Physical Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Neglect
Other potential harms include bullying, discrimination, exploitation, and online abuse. Report any concerns.
Emergency & Key Contacts
Emergency Services
999
Gloucestershire MASH
01452 426565
NSPCC Helpline
0808 800 5000
Childline (for children & young people)
0800 1111