British Wheel of Yoga is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable groups. We have worked with the Child Protection In Sport Unit (CPSU) and NSPCC to develop robust policy and procedures to safeguard children and young people. We have worked with the Ann Craft Trust to develop policies and procedures to safeguard adults at risk. We work closely with all our teaching members and statutory agencies to ensure that safeguarding vulnerable groups is prioritised. Any allegation, suspicion of harm or concern is taken seriously and responded to swiftly, fairly and appropriately. BWY's Safeguarding Policies set out the key principles as well as providing best practice guidance.
Our Safeguarding and Diversity Manager is Rebecca Morris, she can be contacted for support and advice about any safeguarding matters on safeguarding@bwy.org.uk / 07738946320 / 01529 306851.
If you have a safeguarding concern in relation to a child or adult at risk you should:
Ring 999 if the person is in imminent danger.
Ring your local authority's Children's / Adults' Social Care Customer Services Team (24 hours).
Alternatively for concerns about a child, ring the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (24 hours) 0808 800 5000
Please log in to your members area and click here to access BWY's Safeguarding Guidance Documents
NSPCC’s general helpline for adults concerned about a child is 0808 8005000
Childline provides help for children and young people on 08001111
If you suspect that someone is being abused and they are in immediate danger you should ring the Police on 999
Coronavirus (COVI-19) advice and support for parents and carers
The NSPCC and the Ann Craft Trust have both published advice and guidance about keeping safe during the coronavirus. Information can be found at the links below.
https://thecpsu.org.uk/resource-library/best-practice/virtual-events-and-competitions-for-children/
https://www.anncrafttrust.org/category/covid-19-advice/
