Safeguarding
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. For further information on what England Netball can do to support your club being a ‘safe club’, and for details on training and DBS checks, visit the England Netball website.

Useful Contacts

England Netball Lead Child Protection Officer
Tel: 07595 863991
Email: besafe@englandnetball.co.uk
The NSPCC operates a 24 hour freephone helpline telephone number: 0808 800 5000 
 
Childline: www.childline.com or 0800 11 11

Club Safeguarding Officers 
We encourage all clubs to appoint and register their Club Safeguarding Officer with England Netball

Be Safe cards for young netballers 
England Netball have produced ‘Be Safe cards’ for their junior members. All junior members should receive these with their first 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.
 
For more information


Safeguarding resources from the Child Protection in Sport Unit
Click the titles to download the leaflet

  • Parents leaflet – This advises parents what they should be looking for in a “safe club”
  • Coaches leaflet – What they should be checking is in place in terms of their sessions and themselves.
  • Club leaflet – What the organisation should ensure is in place

Safeguarding Newsletters

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We are pleased to introduce our new Safeguarding Young People in Netball Policy and associated guidance, as part of our ENjoy ENsure ENtrust theme. 
The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) and the NSPCC have endorsed this work as good practice. 

How to be Trans* Inclusive

Make sure your club is welcoming for transgender members. This workshop is to support those people working with sports clubs to ensure they are able to include Transgender people in their club. Click Here for more information 

Time to Listen Courses

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Click Here to visit the Time to Listen page where details of upcoming courses will be available!