Safe Recruitment

The vast majority of coaches, officials/helpers are committed, dedicated people who are motivated to work within the sport for commendable reasons. However it is important that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that unsuitable people or people with an inappropriate motivation are prevented from working with children.

Standard Self Declaration Form - to be completed by ALL those coming in to the club to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults, i.e coaches, helpers, chaperones, judges.

Urgent:  PVG – What Does It Mean and How Will It Affect Clubs

PVG is now with us and Scottish Gymnastics have put together a package of information for clubs.  Included are the following documents:

Information on PVG and what it means for clubs - DOWNLOAD
Information on PVG and the checking of those whose disclosure has expired - DOWNLOAD, PVG SELF DEC FORM - DOWNLOAD
Information on Child Protection Training and what it now means for clubs, Coaches, Officials etc; - DOWNLOAD

Guidance and notes on how to complete a PVG applcation - currently being updated
ID Verification - currently being updated

If you have any queries or questions relating what is contained within any of these documents please contact: 

Lorna Whyte, lorna@scottishgymnastics.org 

Lorna Whyte
Head of Member Services