Sports Chaplaincy UK Vision mission amp strategy for the future Mission Statement Safeguarding Aim Chaplains working with children and adults at risk should demonstrate the capacity to build and sustain professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with children ID: 357462
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Registered Charity: 1005446
Sports Chaplaincy UK
Vision, mission & strategy for the futureSlide2
Mission Statement: Safeguarding Aim
Chaplains working with children
and adults at risk should demonstrate the capacity to build and sustain professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with children, adults at risk,
colleagues and other professionals in sport. This will establish a safer working environment which will protect children other at risk groups, and reduce the risk of chaplains being falsely accused of improper or unprofessional conductSlide3
The Basics
Know that Sports Chaplaincy UK are there to support you You are not aloneReflection on what needs to be in place to effectively safeguard and protect children and adults at risk?
Child is anyone U18Clarify : What is your role and responsibility in safeguarding?Identify: Who is your designated person for safeguarding?
Referral process: How do I act on concerns I may have regarding poor practice and abuse within or outside my sport?Make a note of Sheila’s contact detailssafeguarding@sportschaplaincy.org.ukSlide4
“The Important law bit to remember “ !!!
Working Together 2010, 2013
Sport explicitly included in 2006Listen to children
Promote welfareWork together
Codes of practice
Designated people who take special responsibility
Everyone knows what to do if they are worried about a child
Training and development
Safe recruitment
‘Everyone shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people’
Working Together, 2013 (Chapter Two)Slide5
How to protect yourself:
Maintain professional boundaries - avoid over familiarityMaintain the dignity of those you are working withWork within the remit of your role and qualifications
Have an up to date DBS check Follow your code of conduct and Safeguarding Policy guidanceWork in an open environmentEnsure you are in sight of colleague(s)
Refer any concerns to the Safeguarding Team at the club 3 Rs: Respond to the disclosure/suspicion/allegation
Record the relevant information
Report the relevant information
Ask for advice from Sports Chaplaincy UK Safeguarding Slide6
The welfare of the child is paramount – Inaction is not an optionSlide7
Vulnerable GroupsSlide8Slide9
Mobiles – BEWARE !
Blue tooth technology
Accessing the webCamera
TVSocial networkingIM
Video abuse
Cyber bullyingSlide10
Internet safeSlide11Slide12
safeguarding@sportschaplaincy.org.uk
Sheila Medici – 07882942203