Safeguarding Measures
Why is it important to us?
Safeguarding children is crucial because it protects their physical, emotional, and developmental well-being, ensuring they have the best possible start in life. It's about preventing harm, abuse, and neglect, and promoting their health and development, allowing them to grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults. Child safeguarding is particularly important for disabled children because they are at a higher risk of abuse and neglect compared to their non-disabled peers. This increased vulnerability stems from various factors, including communication barriers, dependence on caregivers, social isolation, and potential difficulties in disclosing abuse.
Disclosure Barring Service
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is used when working with vulnerable disabled children to help ensure safer recruitment practices and prevent unsuitable individuals from working with this group. DBS checks help organisations make informed decisions by revealing criminal records and other relevant information, and by maintaining barred lists of individuals prohibited from working with vulnerable groups. We ensure every session has at least two adults with a clean DBS check.
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Safeguarding Trained
PEM utilises the English Football Association as their chosen provider for Safeguarding training. The course is crucial for anyone involved in sport, particularly those working with children and young people. It equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to potential safeguarding concerns, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants.
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First Aid Trained
PEM utilises the English Football Association as their chosen provider for first aid training. First aid training is crucial for anyone working with children to ensure they can provide immediate and appropriate care in emergencies, potentially saving lives and preventing further harm. It equips individuals with the skills to handle a range of situations, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions, and provides peace of mind for both staff and parents.
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English FA Coaching Course
FA coaching courses are undertaken to gain qualifications, improve coaching skills, and create a positive and safe environment for players. They provide the knowledge and practical skills to coach effectively, from grassroots level to elite, and help coaches develop their coaching philosophy. PEM follows the STEP coaching model, primarily used in sports and physical education, is a framework for adapting activities to make them more inclusive and challenging for participants. It stands for Space, Task, Equipment, and People. By adjusting these four elements, coaches can modify activities to suit different abilities and needs, ensuring that everyone is engaged and learning effectively.
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First Aid Equipment
Having first aid equipment is crucial because it enables quick and effective responses to injuries and illnesses, potentially preventing further harm and even saving lives. It allows individuals to provide immediate care while waiting for professional medical help, stabilising the situation and potentially reducing recovery time. PEM has this exact bag which contains first aid items, eye wash equipment, burns bag, oximeters, thermometer and portable defibrillator amongst many other items. Our first aid equipment rivals that of a professional sports club.
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Welfare
A club welfare officer is crucial for protecting children involved in sports or activities. They ensure a safe environment by implementing safeguarding policies, managing concerns, and acting as a point of contact for any welfare issues. This role is vital for fostering positive experiences and preventing harm, allowing children to enjoy their activities without fear. If there are any doubts or serious concerns, PEM recommends contacting the NSPCC
Help for adults concerned about a child call 0808 800 5000
Help for children and young people Call Childline on 0800 1111
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Social Media
Social media online safety is crucial for children's clubs to protect young members from online risks like cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and exploitation, while also fostering a safe and positive online environment. Children are vulnerable to online grooming and exploitation by individuals who may pose as peers or adults. Implementing online safety measures helps build trust with parents and guardians who want their children to be safe while participating in club activities.
All images on this page are for illustration purposes only. No actual PEM children are displayed on our website. The children you see in these images are taken from open source internet search engines - they are NOT PEM children members.
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Hydration
Hydration is crucial for children because water is essential for various bodily functions, including regulating temperature, transporting nutrients, and removing waste. Children are more susceptible to dehydration than adults due to their higher proportion of body water and greater activity levels. Dehydration can lead to decreased cognitive function, reduced physical performance, and potential health problems. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their child has plenty of fluids. PEM sessions will take regular water breaks. Sessions will be cancelled if the weather is deemed to hot and unsafe.
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Accident Log
An accident log is important for several reasons: legal compliance, risk assessment, and employee well-being. It helps identify patterns and causes of accidents, enabling preventative measures and reducing future occurrences. Recording accidents also aids in addressing liability claims and demonstrates a commitment to workplace safety.
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Photography & Video Policy
PEM adopts many social media policies - the main items are as follows:
- Photographs of PEM children should only be displayed on open social media sites if their faces are redacted.
- Children's names (first and last) should not be published on open social media sites
- Volunteers surnames should not be published on open social media sites.
- Our Facebook page must always remain a private account with access monitored and authorised by Administrator's.
- Tagging on our Facebook account has been deactivated to prevent sharing information.
- Minors (Under 18s) are not allowed to join our private social media accounts.
- WhatsApp group access is monitored and authorised by administrator's.
- Verbal permission is required to post photos and videos of children on our social media sites.
- Sometimes, an event comes with a condition of entry. This means photography and video may take place for the benefit of sponsorship and advertisement. Parents will be notified in advance. Examples include, our annual BBQ, Easter fun play event and the PEM Respect Cup.