Registered Charity: Sports Chaplaincy UK Vision, mission & strategy for the future

Mission Statement: Safeguarding Aim Chaplains working with children and adults at risk should demonstrate the capacity to build and sustain professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with children, adults at risk, colleagues and other professionals in sport. This will establish a safer working environment which will protect children other at risk groups, and reduce the risk of chaplains being falsely accused of improper or unprofessional conduct

The Basics Know that Sports Chaplaincy UK are there to support you You are not alone Child is anyone U18 Reflection on what needs to be in place to effectively safeguard and protect children and adults at risk? Child is anyone U18 Clarify : What is your role and responsibility in safeguarding? Identify: Who is your designated person for safeguarding? Referral process: How do I act on concerns I may have regarding poor practice and abuse within or outside my sport? Make a note of Sheila’s contact details

“The Important law bit to remember “ !!! Working Together 2010, 2013 Sport explicitly included in 2006 Listen to children Promote welfare Work together Codes of practice Designated people who take special responsibility Everyone knows what to do if they are worried about a child Training and development Safe recruitment ‘Everyone shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people’ Working Together, 2013 (Chapter Two)

How to protect yourself: Maintain professional boundaries - avoid over familiarity Maintain the dignity of those you are working with Work within the remit of your role and qualifications Have an up to date DBS check Follow your code of conduct and Safeguarding Policy guidance Work in an open environment Ensure you are in sight of colleague(s) Refer any concerns to the Safeguarding Team at the club 3 Rs: Respond to the disclosure/suspicion/allegation Record the relevant information Report the relevant information Ask for advice from Sports Chaplaincy UK Safeguarding

The welfare of the child is paramount – Inaction is not an option

Vulnerable Groups

Mobiles – BEWARE ! Blue tooth technology Accessing the web Camera TV Social networking IM Video abuse Cyber bullying

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