Manchester Thunder Netball is committed to ensuring that all participants have a safe, positive and fun experience no matter what level they are participating in. We consider the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults as a priority in all environments.
SAFEGUARDING ENQUIRIES
Safeguarding Lead – Lauren Millar
Email Address – [email protected]
Contact – 07447941191
All of our staff and coaches involved have a shared responsibility to support this safeguarding commitment by promoting the welfare of all children and adults at risk. We expect all adults engaging with children and/or adults at risk to proactively work to ensure these environments are safe and enjoyable.
We ensure all of our staff, coaches and volunteers coming into contact with our athletes will meet the following criteria:
• Valid UKCC Level 2 (Head Coaches)
• Valid Safeguarding Certificate (Head Coaches)
• Valid UKCC Level 1 or 2 (Assistant Coaches)
• Valid 1st Aid Certificate (Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches)
• England Netball’s Conscious Inclusion Course
• Will have undergone a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
WELLBEING
Some concerns may relate to a young person’s general wellbeing, rather than due to them being subject to abuse. Manchester Thunder accepts its role in supporting the netball community with offering assistance to these individuals.
We believe that sport offers many positives in the lives of its young participants and that caring about the welfare of young people is part of the safeguarding duty which we all have. People in positions of trust can be a great influence in the lives of young people and so have the potential to notice changes, be available to talk to and to offer advice.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manchester Thunder is responsible for ensuring the environment in which young people and adults at risk engage in netball is a safe one which provides them with a fun experience. Lauren Millar is the lead Safeguarding Officer. Eliza Morgan and Laura Malcolm will ensure that all of our coaches have the necessary certificates as stated above. Manchester Thunder accepts its duty of care for the young people and adults at risk in the sport of netball. This means we will take reasonable measures to ensure that their participation in activities, which they are permitted to participate in, is safe and enjoyable.
Where necessary, Manchester Thunder will take Disciplinary Action against any members and connected participants and staff where breach of this Policy or the Codes of Conduct and Disciplinary Regulations is alleged.
REPORTING A SAFEGUARDING CONCERN
There are a number of ways to report a concern.
To Lauren Millar, our Safeguarding Lead via the contact details above.
To England Netball directly – www.englandnetball.co.uk/safeguarding
If the incident is urgent and you cannot contact the Safeguarding Lead, you should call the NSPCC 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 5000. If it is an emergency and someone is at immediate risk, then call the Police (999) or Children’s Social Care in your area. Following which please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (details above) for local advice and support.
Please note that the Lead Safeguarding Officer may refer the matter to England Netball, Local Authority Children’s Services Department, the Police, or Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) should the child need immediate attention.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Any adult concerned about a child’s or young person’s welfare can call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or email [email protected].
A dedicated O2/NSPCC online safety helpline is available on 0808 800 5002.
Children can contact ChildLine for free on 0800 1111 or visit childline.org.uk and speak to a counsellor about a worry or concern they may have 365 days a year.
