Parental Consent Form

Dear Parent, Guardian, or Carer, 
 
Please complete this consent form to allow the young person/ child in your care to take part in: 

  • The Marine Biological Association’s Online Young Marine Biologist Club, which will consist of early evening sessions run monthly via zoom. All activities will be supervised by suitably qualified MBA staff, who will follow our strict safeguarding policy.  

  • The Young Marine Biologists Community Group. This will be a closed group for the YMB club only. All content is moderated by DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked MBA admin staff before being visible to Members and only those YMB members confirmed to be aged under 18 can view or post content.  

You are not required to give consent; however, we will be unable to allow anyone under the age of 18 to participate unless this consent form is completed.   You can withdraw your consent at any time.  If this is the case or you have any questions or concerns please contact:  Events or Membership.  

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. The MBA has a Safeguarding Policy.  Should you have any concerns, questions or wish to view copies of the policy please contact our Safeguarding Officer