If any of the following incidents should occur, you should report them immediately to another colleague and make a written note of the event. Parents should also be informed of the incident: if you accidentally hurt a child  if he/she seems distressed in any manner  if a child misunderstands or misinterprets something you have said or done.  3.5 Code of Ethics and Conduct The Government produced Caring for the Young and Vulnerable? Guidance for Preventing Abuse of Trust (1999). The guidance is based on the principle that all organizations involved with caring for young people or vulnerable adults should have codes of conduct to protect against sexual activity within relationships of trust. should be required to sign up to the Organization’s Code of Ethics and Conduct. The Code should encourage: the development of an open and positive climate in sport  poor practice to be identified  investigations to be carried out  disciplinary action to be if appropriate.  4 Training All staff and volunteers who work with children should receive training in recognizing and understanding possible signs of child abuse and know what steps need to be taken to provide child protection. Training will also include the disclosure and referral process. Training can be accessed via locally based Child Protection Training providers, Children’s Social Care Services, NSPCC and via online training courses as well as via training provided by the BGA Child Protection Lead.
If any of the following incidents should occur, you should report them immediately to another colleague and make a written note of the event. Parents should also be informed of the incident:  if you accidentally hurt a child  if he/she seems distressed in any manner  if a child misunderstands or misinterprets something you have said or done. 3.5 Code of Ethics and Conduct The Government produced Caring for the Young and Vulnerable? Guidance for Preventing Abuse of Trust (1999). The guidance is based on the principle that all organizations involved with caring for young people or vulnerable adults should have codes of conduct to protect against sexual activity within relationships of trust. should be required to sign up to the Organization’s Code of Ethics and Conduct. The Code should encourage:  the development of an open and positive climate in sport  poor practice to be identified  investigations to be carried out  disciplinary action to be if appropriate. 4 Training All staff and volunteers who work with children should receive training in recognizing and understanding possible signs of child abuse and know what steps need to be taken to provide child protection. Training will also include the disclosure and referral process. Training can be accessed via locally based Child Protection Training providers, Children’s Social Care Services, NSPCC and via online training courses as well as via training provided by the BGA Child Protection Lead.
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