SAFEGUARDING AND SAFETY

We recognise our responsibly to ensure that in line with our duty of care we safeguard and protect the children and young people with whom we work, doing all we can to promote their safety, health, wellbeing and happiness. We continually strive to be a respected and trusted organisation where everyone involved in our work feels safe to participate in all our activities and our cadets understand their right to be protected from all forms of harm.

Safety

We are committed to providing safe activities for cadets and appropriate guidance and training for our volunteers and employees. 

We have launched a Safety Pocket Guide, or ‘red card’ in pocket-sized and electronic format. 

It’s a ‘how to’ when preparing for an activity and doing a risk assessment, an activity checklist, and outlines what to do if there’s an incident. The card has been issued to all volunteers and employees, who are required to keep with them or have access to during all Sea Cadets activities. 
 

Safeguarding

• Safeguarding FAQs
  • Can I be anonymous if I make contact?

    Yes, you can be anonymous, you can tell us as little or as much as you want to. You don't have to disclose any information you don't want to. 

    It can sometimes be more helpful if we have more information about you or the people that you are talking to us about.  This will help us to help us help you in the best way possible.

  • Will any of the information I share be shared across Sea Cadets?

    No, If you share information about yourself or other people, we will keep this private & confidential if you ask us to. The only time we would not be able to do this, is if we thought you or someone else was at risk of harm.

  • What happens if I get in touch?

    Well firstly, we will treat you and the information you share with us with great care and respect. We will take the information you share with us seriously and depending on what you share with us; we may be able to help you directly or we may put you in contact with other trusted organisation that can help.  In some situations, we may need to look into things a bit further: speak to other professional people or organisations to ensure we fully research the best help and support for you.

    We will keep in touch with you along the way so that you are fully aware of what it is we are doing to help you.  

  • Will I get in trouble?

    No, we're are here to support and protect you.  It is our job to make sure you are kept safe and get the help you need. 

  • What if I think another cadet is in trouble, am I allowed to let you know?

    Yes, is you think something is up or you are worried about them it is important to let someone know. It may be nothing, it might be something, but it’s better that it is looked into, to make sure that everything is OK for them and that you are reassured.  

  • I’m not sure that what I am worried about is important enough to get in touch and I don’t want to look stupid and waste your time?

    We are here to help you no matter what and would never think that you or your worries are stupid.

  • I usually speak to the volunteers at my Sea Cadet Unit if I have worries, can I still do this?

    While your Sea cadet unit is temporarily closed, it will not be possible for you to speak or communicate with the volunteers in the way you that you may be used to.

    However, you can still share your concerns with us through the Sea Cadet Safeguarding team. Contact details are on this page. The Sea Cadet safeguarding team are friendly and helpful and are specialists in children and young people's welfare, support and safety.