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.
What is a safeguarding policy statement?
A safeguarding policy outlines your safeguarding intension to protect children and young people whilst in your care.
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.
Definition of bullying behaviour
Bullying behaviour is when individuals or groups seek to harm, intimidate or coerce someone they may be jealous of or who is perceived to be vulnerable.
There are several things that sports organisations can do to contribute towards the ongoing mental wellbeing of their participants, as well as supporting those experiencing mental health problems.
Key considerations for involving children and young people
Young people’s right to be involved
Particularly in decisions that will involve or impact on them.
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.
Online technology has advanced and changed the way people communicate and interact on a daily basis. Find out how this affects clubs and other sports organisations.
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.
Challenging bullying behaviour
Many children and young people take part in some form of sport or physical activity, so while they are in your care it’s important that you’re creating a positive culture.
How sports organisations have involved children and young people
Here are some examples of how some sports organisations have involved young people within their settings.