Fife Canoeing Activities Group

Child Protection

Fife Canoeing and Activities Group (FCAG) has a duty of care towards children and vulnerable adults. A number of measures, in accordance with the Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) guidance, have been put into place by the club to safeguard them from harm.

With the introduction of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, there have been significant changes to FCAG’s procedures.

All members must adhere to the FCAG Code of Conduct. This code refers to behaviour towards both children and adults. Anyone who breaches the code may be removed from the club.

Club coaches, leaders and helpers who work regularly with children must join the PVG scheme. The scheme is being rolled out over 3 years, so existing eligible club members will not be able to join until invited to do so by Disclosure Scotland, who are the administrators. Existing members have, however, had an old type Disclosure Scotland check within the last 3 years.

New members joining the club to coach or assist with junior paddlers will require to join the PVG scheme before participating.

The club has an identified Child Protection Officer and child protection policy.

Please note that the club child protection documentation, linked to below, has not yet been brought up to date.

Updated March 2011

Link to FCAG child protection policy (pdf document)