Safeguarding Concerns

If you have any concerns around the suitability of a club you can contact:

 

Ben Hollands, Workforce Development Manager - 01785 619317 or bhollands@staffordbc.gov.uk

 

Alternatively you can contact:

 

If you live in Staffordshire you can phone the First Response Team (Children's Social Care Service) on 0800 1313 126 and speak to someone who will listen and be able to give you advice and support or Staffordshire Police on 0300 123 44 55.

 

If you live in Stoke-on-Trent you can call the Children's Social Care Services on 01782 235100.

 

You can contact Child-Line on 0800 1111 which is free, confidential and open 24 hours or go to www.achance2talk.com. You could also phone the Child Protection in Sport Unit on 0116 234 7278 or e-mail cpsu@nspcc.org.uk for further information.

 

If it is an emergency and you feel that you are in danger please call the police on any phone by pressing 999

 

You can also check out the following documents to assist you when trying to keep safe in sport.

 

Safe in Sport, Child Protection Leaflet for Parents 

 

Child protection for Young People

 

Please remember these simple points:

 

Things to Check

• Can parents/carers stay during the sessions?
• Does the club have a welfare officer?
• Does the club have a safeguarding and child protection policy?
• Are coaches qualified to level 2?
• Have all staff been CRB checked?
• Does the club have appropriate insurance?
• Does the club have or are working towards Club Mark Accreditation?

Things to Avoid

• Parents/Carers not allowed to stay during the activity.
• Show favouritism to you or other young people.
• Invite you or other young people to spend time with them alone.
• Encourage racist, sexist or homophobic behaviour.
• Encourage inappropriate physical contact.
• Take your photograph without your permission.