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Safeguarding
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Policies & Guidelines
To support the Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Netball, a number of guidelines have been developed to provide all netball organisations with the tools to ensure all participants are involved in best practice. The following policies can be downloads here
• Concerns Flow Chart
• England Netball Consent Form
• Incident Report Form
• Definitions of Abuse
• Away Trip Guidelines
• Photography Guidelines
Policies and procedures support the ongoing development of safeguarding within netball:
• Storage, Handling, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosure Information Policy
• Recruitment Selection Policy
• Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy
• Complaints Procedure
• Whistle Blowing Policy
• Confidentiality & Information Sharing Policy & Procedure• Self Disclosure Form
Safeguarding – Vetting & Baring section
Independent Safeguarding Authority and Vetting & Barring Scheme.
England Netball is aware of the new Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) who will be administering the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS). We are aware there are some minor changes to legislation this autumn, but that the key parts of the Act relevant for sport will not have an impact until July 2010.
This gives England Netball enough time to prepare and to provide clear guidance for members at every level of our organisation but until the Government has issued the guidance specific to the sport and leisure sector England Netball is not in a position to make detailed plans, nor to consult in an informed way with members.
England Netball will work closely with the Child Protection in Sport Unit and other relevant organisations to plan, consult and deliver information and guidance to members in such a way that ensures our organisation and its members are fully compliant with the requirements of the Act.
In the meantime England Netball strongly advises members to follow all England Netball guidance on best practice in safeguarding children.
For further information on the Vetting and Barring Scheme and how it relates to sport please visit: www.thecpsu.org.uk
For netball enquiries please contact either your England Netball regional office or email: Emma.Gibson@englandnetball.co.uk
For updates on vetting and barring Click Here
England Netball is aware of the new Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) who will be administering the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS). We are aware there are some minor changes to legislation this autumn, but that the key parts of the Act relevant for sport will not have an impact until July 2010.
This gives England Netball enough time to prepare and to provide clear guidance for members at every level of our organisation but until the Government has issued the guidance specific to the sport and leisure sector England Netball is not in a position to make detailed plans, nor to consult in an informed way with members.
England Netball will work closely with the Child Protection in Sport Unit and other relevant organisations to plan, consult and deliver information and guidance to members in such a way that ensures our organisation and its members are fully compliant with the requirements of the Act.
In the meantime England Netball strongly advises members to follow all England Netball guidance on best practice in safeguarding children.
For further information on the Vetting and Barring Scheme and how it relates to sport please visit: www.thecpsu.org.uk
For netball enquiries please contact either your England Netball regional office or email: Emma.Gibson@englandnetball.co.uk
For updates on vetting and barring Click Here
Useful Contacts
England Netball (EN) have revisited and revised their safeguarding and protecting practices to ensure netball is a safe environment for all young people. We recognise and value the hours, expertise and dedication our volunteers give to our sport. If you have any welfare enquiries/ concerns please contact:
Emma Gibson - Volunteer and Safeguarding Manager - England Netball
Tel: 01462 442344 Fax: 01462 442343 Mob: 07595 863991
Email: besafe@englandnetball.co.uk
Emma Gibson - Volunteer and Safeguarding Manager - England Netball
Tel: 01462 442344 Fax: 01462 442343 Mob: 07595 863991
Email: besafe@englandnetball.co.uk
Club Safeguarding Officers
To register details of your Club Safeguarding Officer, please complete this form and return to England netball
Be Safe cards for young netballers
England Netball have produced some Be Safe cards for their junior members. All junior members should have received these with the April edition of the EN magazine. Please visit the EN Safeguarding section to read more about this, and find out how to get copies of the Be Safe card.
Anti Bullying Resources
EN has an anti bullying section on their website and also some resources which can be viewed and downloaded. The anti bullying site can be found Here .
For more information
England Netball
Local Safeguarding Children's Boards (LSCBs) across England.
National Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
The NSPCC operates a 24 hour freephone helpline telephone number: 0808 800 5000
Childline: www.childline.com or 0800 11 11
To register details of your Club Safeguarding Officer, please complete this form and return to England netball
Be Safe cards for young netballers
England Netball have produced some Be Safe cards for their junior members. All junior members should have received these with the April edition of the EN magazine. Please visit the EN Safeguarding section to read more about this, and find out how to get copies of the Be Safe card.
Anti Bullying Resources
EN has an anti bullying section on their website and also some resources which can be viewed and downloaded. The anti bullying site can be found Here .
For more information
England Netball
Local Safeguarding Children's Boards (LSCBs) across England.
National Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
The NSPCC operates a 24 hour freephone helpline telephone number: 0808 800 5000
Childline: www.childline.com or 0800 11 11
