Welfare and Safeguarding

Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club treats the welfare of all those playing at the club with utmost importance and have a Welfare team that works across the whole club.

Everyone in hockey has a responsibility to safeguard and protect young people. The role of the Welfare Officer is primarily to promote good practice in their respective parts of our hockey club, to be a named point of contact for young people, parents/carers, coaches and volunteers, and to understand England Hockey’s reporting procedures in case a concern is raised. We have a designated welfare email address: welfare@suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk.

Members are encouraged to contact the Welfare team if they have any concerns regarding safeguarding issues.

Please also ensure you are familiar with the EH policies concerning head injuries and concussion.

The most up-to-date EH guidance can be found at
https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/governance/duty-of-care-in-hockey/safeguard/welfare-officer