Safeguarding Children & Young People

Introduction The aim of this induction is to raise awareness & introduce basic guidelines of safeguarding to all members of the club Members may find that talking about safeguarding can be disturbing and thought provoking. If something upsets you, please do not hesitate to speak to the trainer in confidence

Agenda Principles What children say about sport… Codes & Guidelines Scenarios Dealing with incidents Getting Help What Next… The Induction should take a maximum of 1 hour

Principles The welfare of children & young people in sport is paramount (Children’s Act 1989) Following the Children’s Act 2004, the Government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to: Be healthy Stay safe Enjoy and achieve Make a positive contribution Achieve economic well-being

What children say about sport… Our Voice in Sport (NSPCC) 5 minutes running time DVD

Codes & guidelines We develop codes of conduct & good practise guidelines to safeguard & minimise risk. SLSGB has: Code of Conduct Equal Opportunities Policy Safeguarding Children & Young People

Scenarios Play Sport Stay Safe (NSPCC) 10 minutes running time Read through the following scenarios and note down: Any views or concerns you may have What are the next steps / actions and by who Discuss it with the person sitting next to you…

1. A gifted young performer in an U14 squad requests individual, one-to-one coaching even though they are part of a group 2. Some children ask to visit your house to see your collection of sports medals & trophies, & to borrow some training manuals. 3. You are asked to attend a training weekend where, for supervisory reasons, you are allocated a sleeping area with a group of children. 4. A new trainer uses inappropriate language, which the children repeat, making fun of other groups in a loud, suggestive manner. 5. You are asked to train a young adult with additional special needs, but are not given the time to discuss her specific requirements, either with the young adult herself or her carer. 6. A child in your care receives a bang to his head. He appears to be fine, so you forget to inform his parents & omit to complete an accident report. 7. During a coaching session, a young performer begins to suggest that they really like you & would like to meet you for a coffee. 8. You are asked to take a group of children to an away fixture by yourself.

Dealing with incidents It is not always easy to distinguish poor practise, both accidental and deliberate, from abuse. Therefore, it is NOT your responsibility to decide whether or not child abuse has taken place. It IS your responsibility to act on any concerns by reporting them to your Club Safeguarding Officer. If any of the following occur you should report this immediately: If you accidentally hurt a child If he/she seems distressed in any manner If a child appears to be sexually aroused by your actions If a child misunderstands or misinterprets something you have done

If a child discloses an incident to you, remember they have done so because they trust you, so: Stay calm Listen Reassure Believe Get help

Getting Help If a child is in immediate danger/risk of life, call the police. All incidents & disclosures must be reported, in the first instance, to your Club Safeguarding Officer. They will ask you to complete an incident form, the matter will then be reported to SLSGB and the statutory authorities, where appropriate. Further action may follow, on advise from the statutory authority and internal case team. Play Magic Sports Kit (NSPCC) Running time 3 minutes

What next? The next step is: Complete Club forms & undergo DBS Enhanced Check Read the ‘SLSGB Safeguarding Policy’ (2013) Attend NSPCC Time to Listen training available through SLSGB OR Attend ‘Good Practice & Child Protection’ workshop (available through Sports Coach UK, Local Authorities & CSPs) This induction does not take the place of other accredited courses