Safeguarding in Sport
Everyone has a part to play and a responsibility to provide a safe environment for our children. Our Child Protection policy provides advice and guidance for Clubs, Club Child Protection Officers, parents and volunteers. We are continually reviewing training programmes to offer further support for staff and volunteers.
We as an association are aware of the changing world and our policies must remain current. Our procedures will continue to be in line with Scottish Government policies such as Getting it Right for Every Child and best practice. The 8 indicators of Wellbeing, which are known as SHANARRI, are Safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible, and Included.
Safeguarding in sport
The Camanachd Association work closely with agencies such as sportscotland, Children 1st, Police Scotland and NSPCC to protect people at all levels from harm. In cases of concern, we will act swiftly and appropriately using our established case management procedures. The Camanachd Association is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable sport.
Who to contact?
If you have any concerns in shinty at any time please contact our Child Protection Officer, Alaina MacLennan, alaina.maclennan@shinty.com at the Camanachd Association
Police Scotland
To report a crime: 101
Children First
Contact 0131 446 2300
www.children1st.org.uk
The Samaritans
Contact – 08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org
Victim Support – 0800 160 1985 www.victimsupport.scot
Parentline
A free helpline, email and web-chat service for anyone concerned about a child. Use the Parentline Service to get free advice on a range of parenting topics. Whatever it is that affects your family, you can talk it over with us. We are here for you at the end of the phone or you can webchat, send an email or text. Call 08000 28 22 33 free and our trained call takers will listen and give you the time and space to talk things through. Parentline are open 7 days a week Monday to Friday, from 9am-9pm Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-12noon
PVG contacts
Volunteer Scotland
Disclosure Services
Helpline: 01786 849 777
https://www.volunteerscotland.net/for-volunteers/disclosure-checks/
Disclosure Scotland
Contact – 0870 609 6006
https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/
Key contacts
Respect Me:
Scotland’s anti-bullying service
www.respectme.org.uk
Legislation
UK Safer Internet Centre:
Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP)
www.ceop.police
Recording a concern
Actions taken and reasons for decisions shall be recorded (in the order in which they happen) on the Concern Recording Form. This should be signed and dated by the Club Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer or the person appointed to manage the response process. Further guidance and support is available from your governing body Lead Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer and/or the Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Services:
T – 0141 419 1156
E – cwps@children1st.org.uk
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Policy
To find our Anti-bullying Policy, click here.
Child Wellbeing and protection officers – Role Description
Child Wellbeing And Protection In Sport Policy – in full
If you have any concerns at any time please contact our Child Protection Officer, Alaina MacLennan at the Camanachd Association
Responding to Adult Disclosures of Childhood Sexual Abuse – Briefing
This briefing paper, in conjunction with Open Secret, is designed to give you an overview of how you can best support an adult disclosing childhood sexual abuse and what ongoing support is available nationally for adult survivors of abuse.
The guidance in this paper relates only to adults over the age of 18 disclosing historical abuse and we would remind you that any concerns about the wellbeing of a child under the age of 18 should be dealt with using your current child protection policies and procedures.
Further Information
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport | Children 1st
0141 419 1156
sportscotland
ChildLine
0800 1111
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Policy
Sport is widely recognised as a fantastic activity for children and young people, with far reaching benefits not just in health. The Camanachd Associations values of Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Continuous Improvement apply across all areas of the sport, from first shinty through to our international teams. We all have a responsibility to look after young people in shinty and their wellbeing and safety is at the centre of everything we do. The Camanachd Association aim is to work with our partners to ensure that everyone who is involved in the sport has a positive experience and goes on to achieve their full potential both within the game and in life. Below you will find a number of resources to support your club dealing with any concerns.
Resources
Safeguarding in Sport has produced a number of free resources to equip people with the tools to ensure children and young people stay safe and have fun in sport. These resources are detailed across the features in this section and are for coaches, volunteers, parents, child protection officers, committees and boards – anyone who provides sport to children and young people.
A parent’s guide to finding a safe sports club for your child
This guide outlines 10 questions parents can ask of any sports club so they can familiarise themselves with child protection processes, assuage any anxieties and have confidence their child will be safe and enjoy the positive benefits of sport
Club Guidance
A collection of good practice guidelines and templates that your club can use to help promote children’s wellbeing and keep them safe in sport.
E-bulletin
Safeguarding in Sport e-bulletin is produced on a regular basis throughout the year, keeping you up-to-date with all of the Safeguarding in Sport news. To subscribe to the Safeguarding in Sport e-bulletin please email safeguardinginsport@children1st.org.uk .
Sharing Ideas and Good Practice
Sports clubs and governing bodies of sport in Scotland are developing practices in safeguarding to promote children’s wellbeing in sport.
A report has been developed in relation to Standard 4: Giving Children a Say – detailing how sport involves children and young people in decisions that affect them.
If you would like to profile your best practice in a future child wellbeing and protection in sport report, please email safeguardinginsport@children1st.org.uk
Social Media guidelines for sports coaches, volunteers and athletes
We encourage sports organisations and athletes to use social media but to ensure that they do so responsibly. These guidelines to keep you safe online are designed to provide helpful, practical advice to individuals within sport.
Stay Safe & Have Fun In Sport leaflet
Stay Safe & Have Fun in Sport is a leaflet for children and young people to raise awareness about their right to be safe while playing sport. It suggests where children and young people can find help and support if they are worried about something. ‘Stay Safe and Have Fun in Sport’ is suitable for all children and young people 10 years and over.
To order printed copies (for a small charge) please call Safeguarding in Sport on 0141 419 1156, email: safeguardinginsport@children1st.org.uk or use the contact form below.
Stay Safe & Have Fun postersafeguardinginsport@children1st.org.uk or use the contact form below.
Training for coaches and volunteers
Training courses from Children 1st and sportscotland
https://www.children1st.org.uk/help-for-families/child-wellbeing-and-protection-in-sport/training/
Child and Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (CWPS): Board and Committee Members training (sportscotland.org.uk) – This eLearning is focused on the knowledge and skills board and committee members require, as they have responsibility for the management of the organisations approach to child wellbeing and protection in sport
Training
To find out about the latest training courses, click here.