WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING
Welcome to Royal Leamington Spa Cycling Club’s welfare and safeguarding page. Below you can find guidance and information on our policies.
Introduction
The Royal Leamington Spa Cycling Club (The Club) is a member of British Cycling and have adopted their safeguarding policies and procedures. This is primarily intended to develop a sense of awareness and guidance on safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults involved in activities with the club. However, this policy is also concerned about the welfare of everyone at the club irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion and political view. Everyone who is involved in the club is entitled to access an enjoyable and safe environment and to have the chance to experience the excitement, challenge and achievement inherent to the sport.
Club Policies
The Club has Rider Guidelines which outline the expected behaviour of all club members while riding. Specific guidance for junior riders and their parents is available by following this link: UNDER 18s | RLSCC
A parental consent form (Consent and Information) should be completed by the parent / guardian of anyone under the age of 18 years wishing to take part in Club activities.
For the Little Pedallers Academy, please use the following consent form, LITTLE PEDALLERS CONSENT FORM 2025
Roles and Responsibilities
The Club has a Welfare Officer who is responsible for ensuring that we meet British Cycling's requirements and making sure they are communicated to Members, Coaches, Parents, and Children. Our Welfare Officer will also advise the Club Committee on how best to safeguard the welfare of children and adults at risk who are participating in club activities.
Paul Thomas is the officially registered Club Welfare Officer and has been Disclosure and Barring Service checked and completed safeguarding training as required by British Cycling policy. Paul is also a member of the club committee and is seen at club events such as club rides and social events.
Please contact Paul with any questions, concerns or information you feel might be relevant at safeguarding@rlscyclingclub.com
Alternatively, If there is no immediate risk, but you have concerns about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, or you have concerns about the behaviour or practice of a coach, or anyone else involved in the sport, then talk to the British Cycling Integrity and Compliance Department on 0161 274 2000 or email compliance@britishcycling.org.uk
Safeguarding policies for adults and children can be viewed on the British Cycling Website:
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Children
Contacts
Club Welfare Officer: safeguarding@rlscyclingclub.com
British Cycling: 0161 274 2082,Out of hours: 0161 274 2002
Email: compliance@britishcycling.org.uk
Other useful contacts
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
