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Safeguarding and Child Protection

All organisations that work with children and young people under the age of 18 have a responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. The RYA is committed to providing a safe environment for young people to enjoy sailing, windsurfing and powerboating at RYA-organised events, and to helping its affiliated clubs and class associations and recognised training centres to fulfil their responsibilities.

RYA Child Protection Policy: It is the policy of the RYA to safeguard children and young people taking part in boating from physical, sexual or emotional harm. This section contains our full policy statement.

RYA Safeguarding and Child Protection Guidelines: These guidelines can be downloaded and copied or adapted to meet the requirements of your training centre, club or class association.

What to do if you're worried: Sailing, windsurfing and powerboating should be safe and fun. If you are unhappy about the way someone is treating you, or worried about a child or young person, click here for contact numbers.

Criminal Records Disclosures: How to access Criminal Records checks on volunteers or staff, and updates on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) and Vetting and Barring Schemes.

Safeguarding & Protecting Children training: The RYA has a number of Tutors who can deliver a three-hour workshop 'Safeguarding and Protecting Children' to volunteers and staff at RYA affiliated clubs or recognised training centres.

Child protection posters: Any affiliated club or association or RYA recognised training centre can order free 'Safe and Fun' posters to demonstrate their commitment to providing a safe environment for children.

Club Welfare Officers: The RYA recommends that clubs have a designated person responsible for implementing their safeguarding and child protection policies.

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See Also

Duty of Care

RYA Youth and Junior Racing policies