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Safeguarding in Sport & Physical Activity

Do you have concerns about the welfare of a child or young person? This page provides key contacts and information.

Active Together is committed to promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, engaged in sport and physical activity across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

Phone 999 if a crime is being committed or if a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger. Contact Leicestershire police on 101 if you think a crime has been committed but there is no immediate danger.

Leicestershire First Response Children's Duty Team

0116 305 0005 (24 hour phone line)

Contact the First Response Children's Duty Team if you think a child is being:

• neglected
• physically abused
• sexually abused

Or use the online form.

Website: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/community-safety/report-abuse-or-neglect-of-a-child

Leicester Safeguarding Children Partnership Board

0116 454 1004 (24/7)

If you are concerned about the safety and welfare of a child in Leicester City, then please contact Leicester City Council or the Police, on the this telephone number.

Website: https://www.lcitylscb.org/what-to-do-if-you-are-concerned-about-a-child/

Rutland's Children's Duty Team

01572 758407 (normal office hours).

When our offices are closed and it's an emergency please call: 0116 305 0005

Website: http://www.rutland.gov.uk/my-services/health-and-family/childrens-social-care/report-a-concern-children-and-young-people/

Guides for Coaches/Leaders and Clubs/Organisations

Training & Guidance

First Aid and Safeguarding & Protecting Children Courses

Delivered as part of our Workforce Education Programme.
Safeguarding Children Online (NSPCC)
Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) Latest News & Newsletter
Sport England Safeguarding

Sport England are working to support parents, carers, organisations, associations, clubs, activity providers, instructors/ teachers/ coaches and leaders to safeguard children and adults at risk.
Social Media Guidelines for Children and Parents (PDF, 65 Kb)
Useful social media guidelines links for both children and parents.

Resources

Leicestershire & Rutland Multi Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (PDF, 1.8 Mb)
Sample on-line Social Media Policy

This sample online-safety and social media policy provides an example of the procedures that should support the use of social media and other online services within your club or organisation.
CPSU - Briefing Paper on Use of Electronic Communications (MS Word, 37 Kb)
CPSU - Briefing Paper on Duty of Care (MS Word, 51 Kb)
Guidelines for the Transportation of Children & Young People (MS Word, 44 Kb)
CPSU - Briefing Paper on Staffing Supervision (MS Word, 37 Kb)
Sample Code of Ethics & Conduct (MS Word, 25 Kb)
Guidelines on use of Photographic & Filming at Competitions (MS Word, 100 Kb)

Policies

Active Together Adult Safeguarding Policy (PDF, 470 Kb)
Active Together Child Safeguarding Policy (PDF, 518 Kb)

Contacts

Active Together

Active Together

Address: SportPark, Loughborough University, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QF
Telephone: 01509 564888
Email: info@active-together.org
Website: http://www.active-together.org