Policy Statement

Thank you to Shirley Howell, the club's Child Welfare Officer for preapring the policy documents here.

Ogmore Valley Wheelers recognizes that it has a duty of care to safeguard all children involved with Ogmore Valley Wheelers from harm.
All children have a right to protection, and the needs of disabled children and others who may be particularly vulnerable must be taken into account.
Ogmore Valley Wheelers will ensure the safety and protection of all children involved with Ogmore Valley Wheelers through adherence to the Child Protection guidelines adopted by Ogmore Valley Wheelers.

A child is defined as a person under the age of 18 (The Children Act 1989).

Policy Aims

The aim of the Ogmore Valley Wheelers Child Protection and Welfare Policy is to promote good practice:
·         Providing children and young people with appropriate safety and protection whilst in the care of Ogmore Valley Wheelers. This is intended to allow all club members to make informed and confident responses to specific child protection.   

Useful documents   

Full OVW Child Protection Policy

Guidance for Obtaining CRB checks

Use of photography in competitions

Consent form for photography

Useful contacts