If you are a sports club or organisation…
The Herts Sports Partnership believes that all young people, children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection and that the safety and welfare of children should always be of paramount importance, whatever the circumstances.
If you are a sports club or organisation looking for further child protection advice and guidance you may find the following section of use.
Useful Information
| HSP Child Protection Policy |  |
| HSP Child Protection Statement | |
| Coaches Code of Practice and 'Guidance to Sanctions' | |
| Information on CRB checks and Guidance to Complete CRB Application | |
| Vetting and Barring Scheme Update | |
| Whistleblowing Policy | |
| A Guide to Safer Recruitment Procedures | |
| Risk Assesment & Management | |
| A list of Course & Workshops offered by HSP | |
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What is a club Welfare Officer? Find out about their roles and responsibilities |
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| Sport Unlimited Safeguarding Toolkit | |
| Do you have a concern about bullying? Click here to find out more |
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| The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) have released a number of relevant briefing papers on the following topics:
- Transport Guidelines |
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How to report a concern...
If you have any type of child protection concerns the most important thing is that your concerns are reported and actioned.
• Download: Steps to report a child protection concern
• Download: Concern Report Form
We also have two designated Child Protection Officers at HSP that can help advise you on the next steps to take.
Additionally, you might find these other useful contacts relevant.