Child Protection

What do I need to do as a Club Member? 

• Report incidents/allegations to the Club. (but you would do that anyway).

• Avoid inappropriate contact – physical or otherwise. (but you would do that anyway?).

•  Avoid being alone (even if you’re certified). (but you would do that anyway?).

• Don’t take a child alone to your home. (even if it’s to fix that model).

• Avoid unsuitable ‘Adult’ conversations

• Read the SAA Guide http://www.modelflyingscotland.org (new)

• Think about putting yourself forwards for Vetting. (New and optional)

What do I need to do as a Parent/Guardian?

• Be aware that our club “today” has no-one vetted for Child Protection for Aeromodelling.

• You are responsible for arranging suitable supervision (see constitution rule 17). This can include qualified (i.e. vetted members subject to their agreement).

• Read the SAA Guide http://www.modelflyingscotland.org 

What do I need to do as an Office Bearer/Committee Member?

• For an incident, follow the escalation process as in the SAA Guide http://www.modelflyingscotland.org

• Monitor any occurrences of under 18’s/Vulnerable Adults not having suitable supervision – remind them of the ‘rules’.

Finally don’t forget Common Sense: 

• Do restrain a child to stop an accident with a propeller.

• A hand on the shoulder to help guide them back to the pilot’s area after a take-off.

• If you are left alone with a Child, then do make sure that they get home safely.

• At all times ‘Think Safety’