About · Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Every coach working with young players holds a current DBS check, and Vince House sits on the board as our Safeguarding and Wellbeing lead.
- What we commit to
Every child and every adult at risk who takes part in anything we run has a right to be safe and treated with respect. That’s everyone’s job at the club, not just the lead’s.
- Who to talk to
Vince House, our Safeguarding and Wellbeing lead, is the first person to contact about any concern.
- DBS checks
Every coach working with young players holds a current enhanced DBS check.
- Code of conduct
It covers players, coaches, parents and spectators, and is published in full alongside the constitution.
Vince House
For any concern about a child or adult at the club, however small.
BaseballSoftballUK welfare team
If you’d rather speak to someone outside the club, BSUK’s safeguarding lead is Mark Caress.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. Then tell the club’s safeguarding lead.
Getting a DBS check as a coach
Every coach is checked before each season. The check itself is run by BSUK and is free for volunteers.
- Step one
Our safeguarding officer sends you a DBS form. Return it to Mark at BSUK, who completes the check.
- Step two
You receive a certificate. Scan it and send it to safeguarding@londonmets.org.
- Step three
Set the check up for yearly renewal through the DBS Update Service. It’s free for volunteers and we strongly recommend it.
- You’ll need
A driving licence or passport, your National Insurance number, and five years of addresses.