Safeguarding

At Torexe Volleyball Club, the safety and wellbeing of all our members is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy volleyball free from abuse, harm, or discrimination.

Our safeguarding approach follows the standards set by Volleyball England and UK safeguarding legislation, ensuring that all players — especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults — are protected and supported at all times. Torexe Safeguarding Policy

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone involved in volleyball has the right to:

Participate in sport in a safe and enjoyable environment. Be treated with respect and dignity. Be heard, supported, and protected from harm. Feel included regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion, or background.

Torexe Volleyball Club fully adopts and supports:

  1. Volleyball England Safeguarding & Protecting Children Policy
  2. Volleyball England Safeguarding Adults Policy

These frameworks guide how we safeguard all participants and respond to concerns.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

To ensure young players are protected, the club:

  1. Prioritises the well-being of all participants.
  2. Ensures coaches and volunteers are appropriately trained and DBS checked.
  3. Maintains clear safeguarding procedures.
  4. Responds promptly and appropriately to any safeguarding concerns.
  5. Keeps confidential and accurate records where concerns arise.

Safeguarding Adults

We are equally committed to safeguarding adults, particularly adults at risk who may require care or support.

Our approach includes:

  1. Recognising and responding to all forms of abuse or neglect.
  2. Respecting the voice, dignity, and independence of adults.
  3. Ensuring safeguarding procedures apply to all club members.
  4. Following relevant UK legislation including:
    • Care Act 2014
    • Mental Capacity Act 2005
    • Equality Act 2010
    • Data Protection Act 2018 Torexe Safeguarding Policy

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

Torexe Volleyball Club has a Designated Welfare Officer / Safeguarding Lead who acts as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns or questions.

If you have a concern about the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk, please contact:

Welfare Officer:
Flo Ermeje
Email: welfare@torexevolleyball.com

All concerns are treated seriously, confidentially, and in line with safeguarding procedures.

A Safe and Inclusive Club Culture

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. At Torexe, we promote a positive club culture by:

  1. Encouraging respectful behaviour and positive role modelling.
  2. Addressing poor practice swiftly and fairly.
  3. Creating an environment where members feel confident speaking up.
  4. Supporting young people to have a voice in decisions affecting them.

Full Safeguarding Policy

For full details of our safeguarding procedures and responsibilities, please read our complete safeguarding policy.

Download the full policy:

Torexe Safeguarding PolicyDownload

This document outlines our safeguarding commitments, procedures, and responsibilities in detail.