Along with England Hockey, BSHC believes that all young people have the right to be safe and enjoy their involvement in hockey. We accept a responsibility to promote the welfare of young people and protect them from harm, in partnership with England Hockey and the rest of the Hockey Family. In this instance, a young person is defined as anyone under 18.

We will do this by adopting England Hockey’s Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey PolicySafeGuard to ensure all those in the hockey family have a safe and positive experience.

This policy covers the commitments of those who adopt the policy, how to recognise poor practice and abuse, how to report safeguarding and welfare concerns, useful contacts and provides links to templates and further guidance.

Bishop’s Stortford Hockey Club have adopted SAFEGUARD

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