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.

London Sport Adult Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding training working with Children and Young People

If you are over 18 and need to attend a Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop, visit the UK Coaching website to see when we are next running a course. If you are over 18 and have previously attended a Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop, but require a renewal, there is an e-Learning renewal option: Online Safeguarding & Protecting Children Renewal.

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
• Time To Listen training for Club Welfare Officers (Must have attended a Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop previously)

To find out more about the CPSU courses, please go to Sport safeguarding training and events | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)

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.

For individuals who are in positions of responsibility with children, the CPSU guidelines state that there needs to be a tutor led element to the course. There are free e-courses that can help you gain a basic understanding of safeguarding in sport, such as the NSPCC developed Safeguarding In Sport Course | Survivor Led Safeguarding Training (highspeedtraining.co.uk), but if you are in regular contact with children in sport and physical activity, you will still need to do the UK Coaching Course.

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 have 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 teaching NSPCC Learning – Undertaking remote teaching safely
• 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.

If you are wanting to report a concern within a 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]