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OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

Sport Structures is committed to safeguarding and aims to create a culture of vigilance; we expect everyone who works at the company and with us, to share this commitment. Our staff take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and adults to talk about anything that worries them. We will always act in their best interest. We pay close attention to, and work within the legislative safeguarding requirements documented in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (September 2021), and the statutory Prevent duty.

We recognise that safeguarding and child protection is an essential part of the duty of care to all learners. Everyone working for Sport Structures shares an objective to keep children and adults safe by:

	Providing a safe environment for children and adults where they can learn and thrive

	Establishing and maintaining an environment where children and adults feel confident to talk and are listed to

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Advice and Guidance

What are you required to do?

The following points illustrate the processes to use when there are concerns about possible abuse of a child or young person. You may not need to follow every part of the process if the concern is resolved at an earlier stage.

If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police.

It's important to remember that the welfare of the child is of paramount concern. However, it is not up to you to decide whether or not a child has been abused, but to report concerns appropriately.

Support is available should you need it, through your governing body, statutory social care services and the NSPCC, as well as directly from the Child Protection in Sport Unit.

For further information, see the CPSU guidance on Putting safeguards in place.

If you have concerns about the welfare of a child

Is the child in immediate danger or are they injured?

If yes, contact the emergency services

Report the concern:

If you are an employer or learner with us, refer to our safeguarding policy or your handbook (if you are an apprentice or employer)
If you're affiliated to a national governing body, refer to their safeguarding procedures about who to report the concerns to
If your club or activity isn’t affiliated to a governing body, you can seek support from the active partnership (previously county sports partnership) or your local children’s social care (social services)
If there's no one else available to help, contact the police

Ensure you keep a record of your concern and how you reported it.