Safeguarding Policy
Last Updated: 01/09/2025
RiyActive Group is committed to providing a safe, secure, and positive environment for all participants, especially children and young people. This Safeguarding & Welfare Policy outlines our responsibilities and approach to protecting participants from harm.
1. Our Commitment
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Safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults in our care.
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Promoting a culture of safety, respect, and inclusion.
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Taking all suspicions, allegations, and disclosures of abuse seriously.
2. Responsibilities
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Management: Ensure policies are in place, staff are trained, and procedures are followed.
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Staff & Coaches: Maintain professional boundaries, follow safeguarding training, and report concerns immediately.
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Parents/Guardians: Provide accurate emergency and medical information, support safeguarding measures.
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Participants: Follow safety instructions and respect others.
3. Code of Conduct
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All staff, volunteers, and contractors must:
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Always act in the best interests of participants.
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Avoid any behaviour that could be perceived as exploitative, abusive, or inappropriate.
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Maintain professional communication (no private messaging/social media contact with minors).
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Never use physical punishment or degrading treatment.
4. Recruitment & Training
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All staff working with children undergo background checks where legally required.
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Safeguarding and first aid training are mandatory for relevant staff.
5. Reporting Concerns
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Concerns about a child’s welfare should be reported immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) at RiyActive Group.
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Allegations against staff or volunteers will be handled according to UAE laws and child protection guidance.
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Confidentiality will be maintained, but safety takes priority.
6. Health & Safety
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Activities will be risk-assessed to ensure safe delivery.
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Emergency procedures, first aid availability, and insurance cover are in place.
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Parents/guardians must disclose any relevant medical conditions of participants.
7. Online Safety
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Any digital sessions will be delivered through secure platforms.
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Recording of sessions is prohibited without prior consent.
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Personal data of minors will be handled with strict confidentiality.
8. Review & Updates
This policy will be reviewed annually or after any safeguarding incident, and updated as needed to reflect UAE legal requirements and best practices.
9. Contact Safeguarding Officer
For any safeguarding concerns:
📧 Email: safeguarding@riyactive.ae
📞 Phone: +971 58 944 1214
📍 Address: Al Nazish Business Centre, Floor G, Unit T-158, Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E
