Report a Safeguarding Concern
If you have any out-of-hours concerns, or if you believe someone is at immediate risk of harm then you should dial 999 or contact your local authority safeguarding contact which can be found at London Safeguarding Children Partnership.
If you have been affected by abuse in sport or in other contexts and would like more information or access to support, you can the following specialist services that are available in England here.
Sam Carey
Lead Safeguarding Officer for Children and Young People and Adults
Reporting to London Sport:
During office hours, please contact Sam Carey (Safeguarding Lead for Children and Young People and Adults), Claire Tracey (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead), or Tim Copley (SLT Safeguarding Lead).
If you have any out-of-hours concerns please visit London safeguarding children board/relevant borough Adult Safeguarding Board for relevant local contacts.
Children and Young People
London Sport has achieved the advanced level of the safeguarding and protecting children in Sport standard, accredited by the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU – part of the NSPCC). Our annual implementation plan, approved by Sport England and the CPSU demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement in this area.
We work in partnership with organisations across London, providing guidance and advice to ensure sporting and physical activity opportunities within London are provided to the highest possible standard of care.
London Sport Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Adult Safeguarding
We are committed to working in partnership with organisations delivering sport within the capital, to promote the best practice when working with adults at risk.
As a result, London Sport have developed an Adult Safeguarding Policy, which we believe will help us all to safeguard adults at risk from potential abuse and exploitation, as well as protecting staff, volunteers and other adults in positions of responsibility from allegations.
We are assessed by the Ann Craft Trust, who manage Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity. This project is funded by Sport England to help National Governing Bodies, Active Partnerships, regional partnerships and sport and physical activity organisations to develop best practice in safeguarding adults at risk. For further information visit the Ann Craft Trust website.
Safeguarding training working with Children and Young People
If you are over 18 and need to attend a Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop, visit Safeguarding Courses for Sports Coaches – UK Coaching or visit our Sport Welfare page to see when we are next running a course.
The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) also promote and deliver additional courses for beginners and specialists including:
- Basic and introductory safeguarding courses and workshops
- Continued professional development
- Organisation specific training courses
To find out more about the CPSU courses, please go to Sport safeguarding training, courses and events | CPSU.
Your local Borough will also have non-sport-specific safeguarding courses which you can attend with many of these being free for residents and local businesses. We recommend looking at what courses your local authority has on offer for you.
Our Sport Welfare Team also has training and events available that you may find useful. Please visit our Sport Welfare page for a list of training and events.
Safeguarding training working with Adults
For those working with adults in sport and physical activity, the Ann Craft Trust have a suite or E-Learning courses, Open Training Events and can also run Bespoke Training for your needs. All Safeguarding Adults in Sport Courses – Ann Craft Trust
Your local Borough will also have non-sport-specific safeguarding courses which you can attend with many of these being free for residents and local businesses. We recommend looking at what courses your local authority has on offer for you.
The CPSU has an extensive resource library which you can use for safeguarding children in sport. You will be able to find advice, policy and form templates, forums, research and webinars to enhance your work.
They also have specific tools and support on:
- Safe Sport Events Safe Sport Events tool | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)
- Case Management Case management tool for safeguarding in sport | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)
- Self Assessment Sports safeguarding tools | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)
- Parents Hub Parents’ hub for keeping children safe in sport | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)
Online delivery
- Remote Coaching Child Protection in Sport Unit – Remote Teaching and Coaching
- Online Safety Online safety & social networking in sport | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)
- Livestreaming NSPCC livestream and video apps
Adult safeguarding
The Ann Craft Trust resources available to assist you in achieving best practice in safeguarding adults and young people. We also have specific resources available to help sports and activity organisations ensure a wider participation in sport and ensure safe access for everyone. Safeguarding Resources & Guides – ACT (anncrafttrust.org)
The Ann Craft Trust also have more specific sport resources available Safeguarding Resources & Guides – ACT (anncrafttrust.org)
If you believe someone is at immediate risk of harm then you should dial 999 or contact your local authority safeguarding contact which can be found at London safeguarding children board / relevant borough Adult Safeguarding Board
If you want to report a concern within an affiliated sports club environment, you can find the safeguarding contact of affiliated National Governing Bodies here.
If you’re worried about a child or young person, you can contact the NSPCC Helpline for support and advice for free on 0808 800 5000 or contact us online.
Children can contact Childline any time to get support themselves by calling 0800 1111
If you’re in crisis and need to talk right now, then there are many confidential, non-judgemental helplines staffed by trained people who will listen to you. They might be able to help you with how you are feeling.
The charity Mind has put together a list of organisations and all their contact information so you can easily speak to someone. You can find their help here
Child Protection in Sport Unit 0808 800 5000 [email protected]
Ann Craft Trust 0115 951 5400 [email protected]
