This safeguarding approach applies to all Grit & Growth activities, including holiday camps, school-based sessions, and community programmes.

Our Commitment

We believe that:

• Every child and young person has the right to feel safe and respected
• The welfare of the child is always paramount
• Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
• All young people should be able to take part in physical activity free from harm, abuse, or discrimination

Keeping Young People Safe

• To protect children and young people, Grit & Growth ensures that:
• All coaches and staff working with under-18s hold appropriate PVG membership
• Staff follow a clear Code of Conduct
• Sessions are delivered in line with recognised best practice for youth sport
• Appropriate risk assessments are carried out
• Safeguarding procedures follow Scottish guidance, including GIRFEC

Coaching & Physical Contact

Strength and conditioning coaching may involve appropriate physical contact for:

• Demonstration
• Safety
• Injury prevention
• Any physical contact is:
• Explained in advance
• Appropriate to the activity
• With the young person’s consent
• Kept to a minimum and conducted professionally

Reporting a Concern

If a child, parent, carer, or professional has a safeguarding concern related to Grit & Growth:

• Concerns can be raised directly with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• All concerns are taken seriously and handled sensitively
• Where necessary, concerns will be shared with schools, local authority services, or statutory agencies to protect the child

📧 Safeguarding contact: safeguarding@gritandgrowthyouth.co.uk

If a child is in immediate danger, contact emergency services on 999.

Photography & Media

• Photos or videos of young people are only taken with parent/carer consent
• Images are used respectfully and never shared without permission
• Children are not identified by their full name 

Policy & Review

This is the public version of our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy. Complete operational procedures are available on request.

Our safeguarding policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain up to date with legislation and best practice.