Bournemouth Youth Marching Band

Induction Course for New Adult Members

Purpose: To ensure that every new adult member understands the Band’s expectations, safeguarding responsibilities, procedures and values before becoming fully involved in Band activities.

Duration: 60-90 minutes, delivered by a member of the Management Team or one of the delegated responsibility induction leads.

BYMB – New Adult Member Induction

1. Welcome to the Band

• Introduction to Bournemouth Youth Marching Band (BYMB), its history, aims and activities.

• An overview of the Band’s military-style marching and musical traditions, performances and the BYMB Academy.

• Explanation of the Band’s values: Pride, Passion, Purpose and Performance.

• Introduction to the Management Team, instructors and key contacts.

2. Safeguarding and Child Protection

• Explain the Band’s safeguarding policy, procedures and the importance of protecting children and young people.

• Explain appropriate adult–child boundaries, professional conduct and the importance of maintaining trust.

• Explain how to recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns.

• Explain that adults must never promise to keep a safeguarding concern secret.

• Confirm that required safeguarding checks, training and other suitability checks must be completed as directed by the Management Team.

3. Adult Conduct and Responsibilities

• Read and understand the Band Code of Conduct and relevant policies.

• Treat all members, parents, volunteers and fellow adults with respect.

• Follow reasonable instructions from the Management Team and authorised instructors.

• Maintain appropriate behaviour, language and communication, including online and on social media.

• Raise concerns through the appropriate Band procedures.

• Understand that membership of BYMB involves responsibilities as well as musical opportunities.

4. Rehearsals, Performances and Events

• Explain rehearsal arrangements, attendance expectations and punctuality.

• Introduce uniform requirements, instrument care, music preparation and marching discipline.

• Explain the arrangements for concerts, parades, carnivals, tattoos, residential events and travel.

• Clarify individual responsibilities and who is in charge at rehearsals and events.

• Explain emergency procedures, first aid arrangements and the reporting of accidents or incidents.

5. Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Explain the importance of risk assessments and following event-specific safety instructions.

• Discuss safe lifting, handling and transportation of instruments and equipment.

• Explain arrangements for breaks, hydration, appropriate supervision and reporting welfare concerns.

• Confirm that adults must report hazards, accidents, injuries and near misses promptly.

6. Practical Administration

• Complete the adult membership application and provide the information requested.

• Complete the required DBS and other suitability checks, where applicable.

• Complete the prescribed safeguarding induction and training.

• Provide emergency contact details and any relevant information required for safe participation.

• Explain how Band communications, music distribution and event information are shared.

7. Induction Confirmation

The new adult member should have the opportunity to ask questions and confirm that they understand the expectations of membership.

Induction checklist

• Band introduction and key contacts explained.

• Safeguarding policy and reporting procedures explained.

• Code of Conduct and adult responsibilities discussed.

• Rehearsal, performance and event procedures explained.

• Health, safety and wellbeing arrangements explained.

• Membership, DBS and training requirements discussed.

• Further questions answered and outstanding actions recorded.

Declaration

I confirm that I have received the BYMB adult member induction, understand the importance of safeguarding children and young people, and agree to follow the Band’s relevant policies, procedures and Code of Conduct.

Adult member name: __________________________

Signature: __________________________________

Induction lead: ______________________________

Date: _____________________________________

Implementation

This induction is mandatory for all new adult members, including members who have previously belonged to another band or youth organisation.

The induction will be recorded, with any outstanding checks or training completed before the adult undertakes duties that require them. It should also be made clear that completing the induction does not automatically authorise an adult to undertake unsupervised or designated safeguarding responsibilities.