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For the Family of Bowls in England

including British Crown Green Bowling Assocation (BCGBA); English Bowls Federation (EBF), English Women’s Bowls Federation (EWBF), English Short Mat Bowls Association (ESMBA),The Association of Bowling Codes (ABC), English Bowls Coaches Society (EBCS)

Contents
Family of Bowls Safeguarding Policy
1		Introduction
2		Simple Guide
3		Administration & Implementation Guidelines for Safe and Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information
4		Association of Bowling Codes Safeguarding Panel
5		Disclosure and Barring Service Clearances DBS Application Process Document Verifiers Disclosure and Barring Service Procedure
6		Safeguarding/ Welfare Officer Case Management Group Duty of Care
7		Sample Forms (including downloadble documents in Word and Codes of Conduct and Practice)
8		Expected Behaviour & Code of Conduct Managing Challenging Behaviour Codes of Conduct and Practice for Juniors, Spectators, Officials, Parents and Carers etc Guidance on conduct for Coaches Welcoming Children to your Club Abuse of Trust and conduct in relation to Young People in Sport
9		Dealing with concerns and incidents and Whistleblowing Strategies to combat bullying Advice Scenarios for SOs or WOs Whistleblowing Policy
10		Dealing with the Media
11		Electronic Communication Guidance Social Networking Guidance
12		Sports Partnerships and Local Safeguarding Boards
13		Definitions & Jargon Busters
14		Photography
15		Travel & Transport
16		Schools & School Links
17		Training Guidance
18		Recruitment Procedures
19		Risk Assessment Procedures
20		Young People Guidance Safeguarding and involving the disabled child and young person in sport
		Feedback

Children Learn what they Live If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.
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