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Be equipped with new training film
Monday 17 January 2011
Sports organisations can boost their child protection knowledge at the click of a mouse thanks to a new online training film produced by CHILDREN 1ST and the NSPCC.
The ‘Play Sport Stay Safe’ film is available online and in DVD format. It’s hoped that the film will help sports groups and clubs recognise, respond and report any concerns they have about the safety and wellbeing of children and young people involved in their activities.
The film shows 15 different safeguarding scenarios set in sports clubs. They include best practice examples of how to handle concerns about physical abuse, sexual abuse, bullying, disability discrimination and racial discrimination of children.
The film also emphasises how important it is that sports clubs have clear procedures for responding to child protection concerns.
Campbell Bell, Safeguarding in Sport Service Manager, said:
“It is vital that those working with children and young people have the knowledge and the confidence to react appropriately in any given situation. This film shows the importance of having robust procedures and looks at the steps which need to be taken in various circumstances.
"We know, from the training we deliver, that the ‘scenarios’ provoke a lot of discussion and are a valued part of workshops where coaches, volunteers and sports staff can test their knowledge and learn.”
The scenarios were agreed by CHILDREN 1ST and the NSPCC and are based on real enquiries taken by the Safeguarding in Sport teams.
All 52 Scottish governing bodies of sport and all 32 local authorities have been given a copy of the DVD and the scenarios are free to view here.
‘Play Sport Stay Safe’ aims to raise awareness and complement the training already available for those working with children and young people.
Sports clubs should contact their own National Governing Body for further guidance or help in developing and implementing safeguarding policies.
‘Play Sport Stay Safe’ has been produced by the NSPCC with the support of CHILDREN 1ST Sport NI, sportscotland and Sport England East and South East Regions.
Last updated: Thursday 27 January 2011
