Safeguarding
Waltham Forest Hockey Club is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for everyone involved with hockey; whether players, coaches, umpires, volunteers or supporters.
Safeguarding is the process of protecting children and adults from harm by providing safe and effective care. For us, that means safeguarding the welfare of young people and adults at our Club and protecting them from poor practice, abuse and bullying.
It is everyone’s responsibility to safeguard our Club members.
England Hockey believes that all young people have the right to be safe and enjoy their involvement in hockey and is committed to promoting the welfare of all young people in our sport to protect them from harm alongside the hockey family. In this instance, a young person is defined as anyone under the age of 18.
Reporting Incidents/Concerns
If you have immediate concerns that a child, young person or vulnerable adult is in danger from harm please call 999 or NSPCC’s free 24 hour helpline on 0808 800 5000 in the first instance.
Waltham Forest Welfare Team
Forest’s welfare team is made up of:
If you have any concerns about a child or adult please contact our Welfare Officers below unless there is an immediate risk call 999
Further Information
The Welfare Officers can offer advice and also share our Club’s safeguarding policies.
You can also find out information about safeguarding and helpful contacts on the England Hockey safeguarding website or by following the links below:
Safeguarding Documents:
Other useful Documents: