Safeguarding & First Aid

Safeguarding & First Aid

Safeguarding
The Pony Club believes that it is essential that children and young people are encouraged to take part in outdoor activities and sports as part of their development to adulthood. Their participation in sport must be in a secure, safe and fun environment and be protected from harm. The positive effects of involvement with horses can help develop self-esteem, teamwork and leadership. This can only take place if equestrian sport is effectively regulated and managed by well trained staff and volunteers.

If you are a child and need support or help please contact Childline on 0800 1111, www.childline.org.uk

If a young person is in immediate danger, call the police or social services.

NSPCC Helpline: 0800 800 5000

Otherwise, your first point of contact for safeguarding concerns should be the ESPC Safeguarding Officer, Becky Lloyd-Stubbs, T: 07714 087 072 Email: lloydstubbs@yahoo.co.uk

Area Safeguarding Rep
Abby Bernard, Tel: 07775 712512 (E: area11@pcuk.org)

Central Safeguarding Team:
Lead Safeguarding Officer, Christine Gould, Tel: 07833 523626 (safeguarding@pcuk.org)
Development Officer (Safeguarding), Stef Brazier, Tel: 02476 698323  (stefanie.brazier@pcuk.org)

Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop
The Pony Club and the BHS are now offering Face-to-Face Online Safeguarding Courses. 
BOOK Online Safeguarding Courses

First Aid

First Aid Courses
The Pony Club defines two levels of first aider – Trained and Qualified. As a minimum requirement there must be at least one Trained First Aider at events.

(i) Trained First Aider
A person who holds either:
  • Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification gained at a one-day course run by RQF registered trainers (Regulated Qualifications Framework, all qualifications regulated by Ofqual (in England) are on this framework and SQCF in Scotland) or one of the voluntary aid organisations (St John’s, Red Cross or St Andrew’s). Requalification is required after three years.
  • BHS Initial First Aid qualification gained at a two-day course. Requalification is required after two years.
Note: We recommend the training of all first aiders includes an element of pediatric support and injury training.

(ii) Qualified First Aider
A person who holds:
  • First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification gained at a three-day course run by RQF registered. Requalification is required after three years. 
Note: All first aiders must hold an up to date disclosure check (DBS, PVG or Access NI) as this is considered regulated activity/work.

First Aid Trainers in Area 11
Hudson Training: Lee Hudson BHSII, SC, SE (Regd.) HSE Approved 1st Aid Training: hudsontraining@yahoo.co.uk
Livesafe: Sam Hinton: 07734 671 181, sam@livesafesurrey.co.uk
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