Implementing an unaccompanied child policy
There are 4 key considerations for facility operators to bear in mind when developing safeguarding arrangements.
For help in encouraging the positive involvement of parents and other spectators, youth sports clubs and organisations may wish to take a look at the following resources.
Safeguarding standards provide a benchmark to help those involved in sport to make informed decisions, promote good practice, raise lower-level concerns and help to create a safe sporting environment for everyone.
Benefits for children and young people
Young people are the lifeblood and future of most sports, and having their voice heard within your organisation will benefit everyone.
Having an open discussion with the young people in your club or activity regarding their preferred name, pronouns, needs and concerns will help all members to feel valued and listened to.
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.
Specialist safeguarding training
Specialist training builds on basic safeguarding training with information more specific to particular safeguarding roles with children and young people.
It’s essential to be clear about the practical safeguards that need to be in place to support and help keep disabled children and young people safe within your sport club, activity or organisation.
The role of parents in youth sport
The role that parents and carers play in their child’s sporting life is vital in helping them to thrive and to achieve their full sporting potential, whilst feeling safe and supported.
Recruiting, training and supporting staff and volunteers
It is important to recruit and train the right people to work with children and young people within your club, activity or organisation.