Does the organisation have an internet safety policy?
If the organisation allows children to access the internet, find out what guidelines or filtering software they have in place for safe surfing. How can you or your child (or a child you know) voice concerns? If you are concerned you must take action. Speak to other parents or to the leader in charge of the activity. If, however, you are unhappy about the way your concern is dealt with and are still worried, contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000, or your local children’s social care department (known as social work services in Scotland) or the police. • No parental presence – parents should be encouraged to stay and watch their children, and cheer them on. Be wary of clubs that say you can’t. • Inappropriate practices – activities encouraging rough play, sexual innuendo and humiliating punishments are completely unacceptable. • Lack of adequate preparation for activities – • Unsafe or poorly maintained equiptment – • Inexperienced activities leaders – • Individuals who take charge
