Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club treats the welfare of all those playing at the club with utmost importance and have a Welfare team that works across the whole club.

Everyone in hockey has a responsibility to safeguard and protect young people. The role of the Welfare Officer is primarily to promote good practice in their respective parts of our hockey club, to be a named point of contact for young people, parents/carers, coaches and volunteers, and to understand England Hockey’s reporting procedures in case a concern is raised. We have a designated welfare email address: welfare@suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk.

Members are encouraged to contact the Welfare team if they have any concerns regarding safeguarding issues.

SCHC Welfare Team 2024-25 (welfare@suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk)
Club Welfare Officer - Karen Slater
Club Compliance Officer & Core Committee Link - Mike Lax
Junior Welfare Officer - Rachel Allen
Welfare team member - Jenny Ball
Welfare team member - Douglas Cave

Please also ensure you are familiar with the EH policies concerning head injuries and concussion.

The most up-to-date EH guidance can be found at
https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/governance/duty-of-care-in-hockey/safeguard/welfare-officer