Safeguarding and welfare is a priority for Test Valley Golf Club and from 2021 it is a requirement for all golf clubs to hold the Safe Golf accreditation as an Affiliated Golf Club to England Golf. Being a Safe Golf Club will help ensure all players understand what they need to do to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

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Government guidance makes it clear that ‘safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility’, and we all have a part to play. It is essential that every sector in the golfing community, including players, officials and club staff take the safety of young players seriously.

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In October 2018, England Golf launched a national standalone safeguarding accreditation called SafeGolf which is a partnership of UK golf bodies committed to promoting a safe and positive environment for all those participating, working and volunteering in the sport of golf. The safeguarding standards of SafeGolf include the following:-

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- Adopting the England Golf safeguarding policy.
- Communicating this to members, visitors, staff, volunteers and parents.
- Ensuring the appropriate safeguarding procedures are in place for the recruitment and deployment of staff and volunteers who work with children.
- Appointing a club welfare officer, with a clear role description and training.
- Providing regular training in safeguarding and child protection for professionals, staff and volunteers who regularly work with children.

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Our Safeguarding Policy is a club welfare policy put in place for the protection of ALL members.

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Please see the links below for our current policies & procedures.

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Alastair Briggs – Acting Club Welfare Officer – pro@testvalleygolf.com