Sports Club Programme

Child Protection

Sport can contribute positively to the development of individuals. It is a vehicle for physical, mental, personal, social and emotional development when guided by an informed, caring and enlightened coach operating within an accepted ethical framework. Keeping children safe when they are at sport or other organised activities is one of the principal goals of Bridgend Sports Development.

National Governing Body Child Protection Courses and Sports Council Child Protection Awareness courses cover all the main areas of abuse and they contain practical step by step advice on how you can develop and maintain an effective child protection policy. It is essential that all Clubs, Coaches, Volunteers seriously consider attending an awareness course as an individual or as part of their club.

If any person has knowledge, concerns or suspicions that a child or young person is suffering, has suffered, or is likely to be at risk of harm, it is their responsibility to ensure that the concerns are referred.

Many clubs or organisations will have their own nominated child protection officer. In other cases referrals can be made by telephone to Social Services as soon as suspicion or concern becomes apparent.

The telephone number of the Referral and Assessment Team between 8.30 am – 5.00 pm is 01656 642320

The telephone number of the Emergency Duty Team is 01443 204144

Useful Contact: Child-Safe website: www.child-safe.org.uk

If you are a child or young person experiencing abuse ring the free NSPCC Child Protection Helpline – 0800 100 2524

Emergency Duty Team Tel: 01443 204144
Referral and Assessment Team between 8.30 am – 5.00 pm 01656 642320