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.
Throughout the career of an elite young athlete, parents who are positively involved play a key role in their health and wellbeing as well as their overall success.
In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle as an elite athlete, balancing the demands of their sport and the demands of other life commitments must be considered and maintained.
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.
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.
Active partnerships (formerly CSPs)
Introduction
There are 43 active partnerships across England (formerly known as county sports partnerships), which work collaboratively with local partners to increase participation in sport and physical activity.
Using images of young people for publication, promotion or coaching
Sports organisations and clubs benefit from using images of young participants to promote and celebrate activities, events and competitions.
Third-party use of facilities
There are a few key points to consider when determining supervision levels and responsibilities for third-party users of facilities.
A young athlete on the talent pathway will undoubtedly experience change and challenges, which may make them feel under pressure at times – the pressure to succeed, to be selected and to meet their own expectations as well as the expectations of those around them.