Photography & Filming Policy
Last reviewed: 1 May 2025
This policy applies to
All children and young people involved with Southwest Warriors CIC (any person under the age of 18), all parents and carers with responsibility for a child involved with Southwest Warriors CIC, and all staff and volunteers involved with Southwest Warriors CIC.
Our statement
Our commitment to keeping children and young people safe whilst in our care is our highest priority. Photos and videos celebrate achievements and are a great way to promote our organisation but must be created and used responsibly and with respect for the privacy and safety of our participants.
Our policy
This policy outlines how Southwest Warriors CIC will put guidance and safeguards in place for the appropriate use of photography and filming of our participants, and our expectations for all participants, coaches, staff, volunteers, parents, carers and spectators.
What we will do
We will take, store and process images and videos in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We will also:
- Promote and prioritise the safe use and storage of images and videos
- Value, listen to and respect all children, parents, carers, staff, volunteers and spectators
- Ensure robust photography and filming procedures are in place
- Adopt safeguarding best practice through our policies, procedures and code of conduct for staff and volunteer
- Gain written consent from children and parents or carers before taking or sharing any photos or videos.
- Participants, parents and carers can withdraw their consent at any time
- Make sure images and videos are used in accordance with the consent provided
- Outline the use and storage of any images and videos taken when consent is requested
- Put measures in place if a child, parent or carer does not wish to give consent to be photographed or filmed
- Use images and videos for the purpose of training, promoting and celebrating our organisation
- Store images securely and limit access to authorised individuals only
- Allow only authorised staff who have received appropriate training to take photos and videos
- Monitor and manage the use of images to prevent misuse
- Encourage participants, parents, carers and spectators to report any concerns about inappropriate use of images or videos to our safeguarding lead
- Act immediately to address any reported concerns
- Provide training to staff and volunteers on this policy and its importance
- Only use external agencies who abide by our photography and filming policies
- Adhere to our online safety policy when sharing any images or videos online
What we will not do
- Take, use, or share photos or videos that could be considered inappropriate or abusive
- Include full names and addresses alongside images of children and young people
- Use images or videos that could make a child easily identifiable
Monitoring
This policy will be reviewed every three years, or sooner if there are changes in legislation or government guidance, or as a result of any significant change or event. It was last reviewed on 1 May 2025.
Safeguarding contacts
Safeguarding Lead:
Rodney Gear · 07749464126
To be confirmed
In a safeguarding emergency
Where a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999.
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or [email protected]
Childline (for children): 0800 1111 or chat online at childline.org.uk
Signed on behalf of Southwest Warriors CICRodney Gear · Head Coach and Director · 1 May 2025