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Using a safeguarding communication plan will help you to ensure that the people across your organisation or sports activity are aware of the safeguarding work taking place and understand their own role in keeping children safe.

Key safeguarding roles and responsibilities There are various safeguarding roles in sport and physical activity depending on the organisation and context.

Lower-level concerns It is important that all concerns are reported through an organisation’s procedures, including serious concerns and worries considered lower on the spectrum of behaviour.

Every child has the right to be safe. Find out what safeguarding is and what's expected of organisations.

Storing images and videos Photos and videos are classed as ‘personal data’ by law.

Here we provide leaflets and videos to give you more information, as well as links to organisations for further help.

Definition of neglect Neglect is not meeting a child’s basic physical or psychological needs.

Photography and filming in changing rooms Mobile phones in changing rooms Mobile phones can pose a safeguarding risk if they are used to take photos or video footage in changing rooms or shower areas.

Discover what safeguarding training is available for your staff and volunteers to build on their existing knowledge and skills.

A wide range of resources are available to help safeguard talented and elite young athletes – we list some of the most useful resources here.

What is domestic abuse? Domestic abuse describes violence or abuse used by one person over another within intimate relationships or families.

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Responding to and reporting concerns It is not the responsibility of anyone working in a club, activity or organisation to decide whether or not child abuse has taken place.

Taking photos and videos in sport Before taking any photos or videos, think about whether you should be doing so.

Photo and film consent Who needs to give consent? The child or young person should always be asked if they are happy to have their image taken or filmed.

How and why you need to report safeguarding allegations to local authority designated officers, and what to expect when doing so.

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Definition of sexual abuse Sexual abuse is when a child is forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities.

Definition of emotional abuse  Emotional abuse is the emotional maltreatment of a child, which has a severe and persistent negative effect on the child’s emotional development.

Facility operators need to address the challenges posed by unaccompanied children visiting (or left at) sports and leisure facilities.