Ask an expert for advice about safeguarding in sport.
Call 0115 951 5400 | Email ann-craft-trust@nottingham.ac.ukSafeguarding adults is a responsibility for every sport and physical activity organisation. Getting this right will ensure a wider participation in sport or physical activity and ensure safe access for everyone.
Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity is a project funded by Sport England to help National Governing Bodies, County Sports Partnerships, regional partnerships and sport and activity organisations to develop best practice in safeguarding adults at risk.
Safeguarding Resources for Sports and Activity Organisations
We have put together a range of essential safeguarding resources for all organisations including sports and activity clubs, groups and bodies. This has essential safeguarding information including:
- Why does my organisation need a safeguarding policy and procedures?
- The difference between safeguarding adults and safeguarding children policies
- Capacity and decision making
- Safe recruitment practices
We also have Policy and Procedures Templates designed purely for sport and activity organisations, including:
For all of our available safeguarding resources, see our Safeguarding Resource Centre.
Safeguarding Adults in Sport Resource Pack
This information pack is designed specifically for sports and activity organisations to understand how safeguarding legislation applies to adults in sport and to know how to achieve best practice.
Download the full Safeguarding Adults in Sport & Activity Resource Pack
Safeguarding for Sports and Activity Organisations Courses
We offer sports clubs, regional sports and activity organisations and National Governing Bodies safeguarding training across all levels of their organisation.
- Safeguarding Adults in Sport & Activity Training: Level 1
- Safeguarding Adults in Sport & Activity Training: Level 2
- Safeguarding Adults in Sport & Activity Training: Level 3
- Safeguarding Adults in Sport & Activity Training: Level 4
- Safeguarding Adults in Sport & Activity Training: Level 5
We also regularly run safeguarding adults in sport and activity training events across the UK. See our events listings for more details.
Safeguarding Advice and Consultancy for Sports and Activity Organisations
ACT offers expert adult safeguarding telephone and email advice to sport and activity organisations.
We are here to discuss situations or tasks that you are finding difficult, from policy and procedures to issues with participants.
Safeguarding in Sport and Activity Updates
Sign up to our safeguarding adults in sport and activity email update to receive your monthly email with the latest safeguarding adults in sport and activity news, resources, events and training opportunities.
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Book a course or find out more
To book a course or find out more about how we can help you, get in touch today.