SAFEGUARDING: CONTACTS
Have concerns about the welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult? Find the relevant contact information here.
If you have concerns, you must take action. By doing so you’ll be safeguarding the child concerned as well as helping to prevent other children being harmed or put at risk.
USEFUL CONTACTS
POLICE
If you think a child is in immediate danger of abuse, contact the police on 999
NSPCC
If there’s no immediate danger and you’re unsure of who to speak to, call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 for immediate advice
CONTACT THE SPORTS CLUB
Find out the club guidelines for recording and reporting concerns and follow them.
CONTACT THE CLUB'S WELFARE OFFICER
Speak to the club child-protection or welfare officer.
SWIMLINE
NSPCC - FOOTBALL HELPLINE
If you experienced sexual abuse as a young footballer, you can ring the free, 24-hour NSPCC football helpline – 0800 023 2642 – for support
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
COUNTY DURHAM FIRST CONTACT
County Durham First Contact (if you have a concern about a child, young person or vulnerable adult living in County Durham– 03000 267 979
DURHAM CONSTABULARY
Durham Constabulary (non-emergencies) – 0345 606 0365
CHILD PROTECTION IN SPORT UNIT
To find the relevant contact information for your National Governing Body (NGB) of Sport please visit – Child Protection in Sport Dealing with a Concern
STONEWALL
Stonewall (for help with any issues affecting LGBT people or their families)
Visit Stonewall Information Service
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
Free 24 Hour Helpline for children and young people 0800 800 5000
CHILDLINE
Free 24 Hour Helpline for children and young people 0800 1111
DURHAM SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN PARTNERSHIP
ANN CRAFT TRUST
If you have a concern that does not require immediate action, your first point of contact should be the club’s/organisation’s welfare officer.
County Durham Sport Safeguarding Officers
Becks Lippe (Designated Safeguarding Lead Officer)
Joe Armstrong (Deputy Safeguarding Lead Officer)
David Shipman (Deputy Designated Person - County Durham Sport Board)
USEFUL LINKS
Further information, advice, and guidance on safeguarding issues can be accessed via the below links.
GUIDE TO SAFEGUARDING: CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Sport is fun! It gives you the opportunity to make new friends and try out new activities. However, for a few children the fun is spoiled by adults who do or say things during sporting activities or at other times that hurt or frighten them. We want to make sure the sports you are playing are safe!
GUIDE TO SAFEGUARDING ADULTS AT RISK
County Durham Sport have a responsibility and are committed to safeguarding the welfare of adults at risk involved in sport and physical activity across County Durham.
GUIDE TO SAFEGUARDING ADULTS WITH ADDITIONAL VULNERABILITIES & SUPPORT NEEDS
Information designed to help sports clubs and organisations to support individuals with additional needs or vulnerabilities so that they participate in sport and physical activity.
GUIDE TO SAFEGUARDING: CLUBS, COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
We work with sports clubs to support them in being a safe environment for children and young people.
GUIDE TO SAFEGUARDING: PARENTS & CARERS
It is your right as a parent or carer to be able to check how well a sports club is run, for the sake of your child’s safety and your peace of mind.
SAFEGUARDING: MARTIAL ARTS
Safeguarding should be a top priority for all those involved in every sport. This is why Sport England have brought leading bodies from Safeguarding together with the Martial Arts sector to launch the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.
SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS
Have concerns about the welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult? Find the relevant contact information here.
SAFEGUARDING RESOURCES
This section contains downloadable resources and guidance documents for those working with children and young people or adults at risk in sport, including guidance on what to do if your worried a child is being abused.
SAFEGUARDIING TRAINING
Information and contact details of organisations providing Safeguarding training opportunities.