Canoe England is committed to ensure that children and vulnerable adults enjoy Paddlesport in a safe environment in which they are protected from any form of poor practice or abuse. Working with the NSPCC, Child Protection in Sport Unit and WT Associates, Canoe England has developed both policies and procedures to support everyone involved in our sport and we will investigate all reported concerns or allegations.
On this section of the website you will find information relating to training, disclosure and downloadable copies of all our policies, guidance documents and resources.
Policies, Guidance Documents and Resources
Training Course Information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
DBS Update Service
Online Paddlesafe Course
BCU & Canoe England CHILD PROTECTION
24 Hour Child Protection Contact Number Mobile: 0773 4453430
(For use by anyone wishing to report an incident or concern)
E-mail
BCU Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults and Harassment Lead Officer
Mike Devlin Tel: 0845 370 9514
Postal Address: Child Protection, British Canoe Union, National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU
BCU SAFEGUARDING SUPPORT OFFICER
Keith Hampton: 07740 820113
(For BCU coaches, volunteers and staff who have received an allegation against them with respect to Child Protection and require support).
NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION HELPLINE Tel: 0808 800 5000
CHILDLINE Tel: 0800 1111
BCU DBS Tel: 0845 370 9525