Showboat Safeguarding Policy for Players Aged 17 and Under
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Purpose and Scope
This safeguarding policy is designed to protect young players using the Showboat
platform. It outlines the responsibilities of parents/guardians, clubs, and Showboat to
ensure a safe and supportive environment for all users. - Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
- Account Management: Profiles for players aged 17 and under must be managed by a
verified parent or guardian. This includes overseeing all content uploads and
interactions on the platform. - Verification Process: Parents/guardians must undergo a verification process, providing
identification and contact details to confirm their role. - Content Supervision: All content, including videos and messages, must be reviewed by
the parent/guardian before being posted to ensure appropriateness and compliance
with Showboat’s guidelines.
3. Club Responsibilities
- StaH Access and Verification: Clubs must provide Showboat with a list of staH
members who will access the platform. Each staH member must have a current DBS
check submitted to Showboat. This will need reviewing and updating annually - Safeguarding Training: Clubs are responsible for ensuring that all staH members with
access to Showboat complete regular safeguarding training to stay informed about best
practices and legal obligations. - Communication Protocols: Clubs must establish clear protocols for communicating
with underage profiles, ensuring all interactions are appropriate and professional.
4. Incident Reporting and Response
- Immediate Action: If a club identifies a profile managed by someone other than the
verified parent/guardian, communication must cease immediately, and the incident
must be reported to Showboat. - Reporting Mechanism: Showboat provides a secure and confidential reporting system
for any safeguarding concerns or policy breaches. Reports can be submitted
anonymously. - Response Time: Showboat commits to addressing all safeguarding reports within 48
hours, taking appropriate action to resolve issues and protect young players.
5. Data Protection and Privacy
- Personal Data Security: Showboat ensures that all personal data of young players is
securely stored and only accessible to authorised personnel. - Privacy Settings: Parents/guardians can control privacy settings to limit who can view
the player’s profile and content, enhancing safety on the platform.
6. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
- Regular Audits: Showboat will conduct regular audits of the platform to ensure
compliance with safeguarding standards and identify areas for improvement. - Policy Review: This policy will be reviewed annually, or more frequently if necessary, to
incorporate new safeguarding practices and legal requirements.
7. Engagement and Education
- Parental Guidance: Showboat will provide resources and guidance to
parents/guardians on how to use the platform safely and eHectively. - Awareness Campaigns: Showboat will run awareness campaigns to educate users
about safeguarding issues and encourage responsible platform use.
8. Contact Information
For any safeguarding concerns or queries, please contact Showboat’s Safeguarding
OHicer at safeguarding@showboatapp.com.