Under-18's Admission Policy | Under 18s Events – Palm Beach Wellingborough| C.I.C

PALM BEACH TEENS

Under-18s Admission Policy

1. Purpose

Palm Beach Teens under-18 events are designed to provide a safe, supervised and enjoyable social environment for young people.

Palm Beach Teens under-18 events are operated by Community Projects Base C.I.C., a not-for-profit community organisation.

This Admission Policy sets out the conditions of entry and behaviour to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all attendees and works alongside our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

All Palm Beach Teens under-18 events are pay on the door. Events are extremely popular and entry is subject to capacity, therefore early arrival is advised.

2. Age Eligibility

Palm Beach Teens under-18 events are strictly for young people in Secondary School
Attendees must be in Secondary School Years 7–11
Proof of age or school year may be requested
Anyone outside this eligibility will be refused entry

3. Entry & Re-Entry

Once admitted, attendees must remain within the venue
A supervised outdoor area may be provided for fresh air
Leaving the supervised area or exiting the venue will result in no re-entry
Attendees are not permitted to leave the venue to visit nearby shops, food outlets or surrounding areas
Where possible, parents or guardians will be informed upon collection if a young person chooses to leave early

These measures are in place for safeguarding and supervision purposes.

4. Searches & Safety Screening

To maintain a safe environment:

Entry is conditional upon agreeing to safety searches
Bag searches will be conducted for all attendees
Metal detection equipment may be used
Searches are conducted respectfully and with consent

Anyone who refuses to comply with safety searches will be refused entry.

5. Prohibited Items & Substances

The following are not permitted at Palm Beach Teens under-18 events:

Alcohol
Illegal substances
Weapons or offensive items
External food or drink (including bottled water)

Free drinking water is available from the bar on request.

Anyone found in possession of prohibited items may be refused entry or removed from the event. Where appropriate, parents or guardians may be contacted and, in serious cases, the police may be informed.

6. Alcohol, Drugs & Intoxication

Any person who arrives intoxicated or is believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused entry
Breathalysers or other screening measures may be used
Parents or guardians will be contacted for collection where appropriate
Repeat incidents may result in a ban from future events

7. Smoking & Vaping

Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue
Palm Beach does not encourage smoking or vaping
A supervised outdoor area may be designated
Any attendee found vaping inside the venue will have the vape confiscated and it will not be returned

8. Dress Code

Palm Beach Teens under-18 events promote a relaxed, youth-appropriate dress code.

For safety and identification purposes:

No hoods, balaclavas or face coverings are permitted
Sensible footwear should be worn

The venue reserves the right to refuse entry where clothing poses a safety or safeguarding concern.

9. Behaviour & Conduct

Palm Beach operates a zero-tolerance approach to:

Bullying
Violence
Vandalising the venue
Threatening, abusive or antisocial behaviour

Any attendee engaging in such behaviour may be:

Removed from the event
Have parents or guardians contacted immediately
Banned from future Palm Beach Teens under-18 events

10. Abuse Towards Staff

Abuse, threats or aggressive behaviour towards staff, volunteers or security personnel will not be tolerated.

Any person found abusing staff may be removed from the event and banned from future Palm Beach Teens under-18 events.
Where necessary, the police may be contacted to protect staff and attendees.

11. Supervision, Welfare & Collection

Events are staffed by trained volunteers and SIA-licensed door supervisors
Qualified First Aiders are present, and a designated welfare / first aid area is available
Palm Beach is not a childcare provider, but operates with a clear duty of care during organised youth events

If a young person is refused entry or removed, reasonable steps will be taken to ensure they remain supervised on site until collected by a parent or guardian.

At the end of the event:

Young people will only be permitted to leave once staff have visually confirmed the presence of a parent or guardian collecting them
Where taxis are used, reasonable steps will be taken to confirm the name of the person being collected

12. Photography, Media & Online Safety

Photography and filming may take place at Palm Beach Teens under-18 events in line with the Photography & Media Policy.

All photographers are DBS checked
No images of distress or inappropriate situations are taken
Requests not to be photographed or for images to be removed will be respected promptly

Palm Beach also operates official social media channels in line with the Online Safety & Social Media section of our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

13. Capacity & Refusal of Entry

Entry is subject to venue capacity limits
Palm Beach reserves the right to refuse admission or remove an attendee for safety, safeguarding or operational reasons

14. Personal Property

Attendees are responsible for their own belongings
Palm Beach is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property
Lost property will be retained for a limited period
Valuables should not be brought to events

15. Final Note

Palm Beach Teens under-18 events exist to provide a positive, safe and memorable experience for young people.

By attending, all attendees and parents/guardians agree to comply with this Admission Policy, which operates alongside our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

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