Our Full Safeguarding Children Statement

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Dear Dream Ride Driver

Rides for Children

You will probably be aware of recent legislation relating to children.  There are two aspects that affect the Bears;

Use of Appropriate Seating

From September 06, any child under the age of 12 must use the appropriate approved seating.  We are adopting the following rules, which drivers must agree to abide by, with regards to Dream Rides:

• Any child between the age of 6 and 12 and under the height of 135cm will have to use the approved booster seats provided by the club
• We cannot allow Dream Rides to any children under the age of 6 as we do not have suitable seating available
• Drivers are advised to be guided by the recommendations within their car’s handbook regarding child seating and airbags

Child Protection

The MSA, of which the Bears is a member, have issued us with Guidelines for the adoption of their Child Protection Policy.  I have attached a copy of our Child Protection Policy which I would ask you to take the time to read.  Due to the nature of most of our cars we will be taking children out on Rides unaccompanied by a child’s parent or guardian.  The parent or guardian will be aware of this when booking the Ride and will accompany the child to the loading area.  If you are out on a Ride with a child and you break down we ask that you immediately call the organisers who will send a car out to you straight away.

If for any reason you do not wish to give Rides to children please advise the booking desk.  We will not be offended.