Safeguarding & First Aid Overview
Safeguarding & Protecting Children
West Yorkshire Netball has adopted the same policy as England Netball when it comes to Safeguarding.
Everyone has a part to play in ensuring that the young people and adults at risk in netball are safe and getting the most they can from their involvement in the sport.
You can find the full England netball guidance & policies in the below links:
Everyone has a part to play in ensuring that the young people and adults at risk in netball are safe and getting the most they can from their involvement in the sport.
- West Yorkshire County Safeguarding & First Aid Requirements (click to access the information)
- Some common questions have also been answered in the FAQs
You can find the full England netball guidance & policies in the below links:
Quick Guidance for Clubs
Role of a Club Safeguarding Officer CSO
Below are some key responsibilities of the CSO…
Here is the full role profile of the CSO
Below are some key responsibilities of the CSO…
- The CSO is the first point of contact for all Safeguarding concerns within a club.
- They are the main point of contact for all children and adults to report concerns and disclosures.
- The CSO is the person to take appropriate action on receipt of any concerns or referrals and liaise with the EN LSO.
- They are also responsible for ensuring that the club are meeting their safeguarding requirements at training, matches and other competitions in line with England Netball and/or that specific event.
Here is the full role profile of the CSO
training and checks
Quick Safeguarding Training requirements
CSO• Introductory
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Coaches• Introductory
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Team Managers (volunteers)• Introductory
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- For the full requirements click here
DBS
Who and when it’s needed the basics…..
Click here for more info on who needs a DBS
- Coaches, teachers, caring for/supervising U18s
- Team Mangers/volunteers where they are unsupervised (e.g matches without a coach or other DBS checked individual)
- Where the activity is daily/weekly or 4x within a 30 day period or overnight
Click here for more info on who needs a DBS
Useful links
- England Netball | Safeguarding Policies and Guidance
- England Netball | Diversity & Belonging
- NSPCC Course - CP in Sport & Physical Activities - Child protection in sport and physical activity training | NSPCC Learning
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children Training - UK Coaching (3 hours) - WORKSHOP - UK Coaching
- UK Coaching ‘Time to Listen Workshop’ (3-4 hours) - Welfare Officer Training: Time to Listen - UK Coaching
For any questions or queries on any of the above please contact your County Safeguarding Lead Sarah Turner at [email protected]