Safeguarding in Sport

Child protection

All children and young people who take part in sport have the right for their safety and protection to be assured.  This is the responsibility of every adult and agency working in sport.

Sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on young people.  It can provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement as well as developing valuable qualities such as self esteem, leadership and teamwork.  These positive benefits can only take place if sport is managed by people who place the welfare of all young people first and adopt practices that support, protect and empower them.

Sport Hampshire & IOW core team have a Child Protection Policy in place which has been awarded the Intermediate standard. It covers coaches who work on their behalf and are employed by Hampshire County Council.  This document is currently under review.  In the interim the following templates may be of use.

Useful Templates:

• Code of Conduct and Good Practice Guidelines
• Child Protection Incident Report Form
• Guideline on photography and the use of video

As a County Sports Partnership our role is pivotal in signposting and supporting partners with regard to the resources that are available to enhance this area of work and advocate the work towards the National Standards established by the Child Protection in Sport Unit.