This forum is for people who take on the Lead Safeguarding role in national independent, commercial or community sport and activity organisations.
This in-person forum will provide the opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in safeguarding adults. It is also a chance to network with your peers, and share safeguarding best practice tips.
Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025
Time: 09.30 am – 3.30 pm
Location: Park Campus, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Cost: Free
Please note: There are only 40 places, and they are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Book Your PlaceWhat Will The Forum Cover?
Catherine Sykes, Safeguarding Adults Manager for the Sport and Activity Sector, will facilitate the forum. Discussion topics will include:
- Due diligence checks for clubs, groups, and freelancers
- Recording concerns, or due diligence checks for clubs and groups
- Understanding capacity and consent
- Managing safeguarding adult concerns
The forum will also feature the following sessions and speakers:
- Safer Culture Safer Sport – Richard Whitehead MBE, Ann Craft Trust Patron and Stuart Sale, Ann Craft Trust CEO.
- DBS and Safer Recruitment – Lizzie Whittington, DBS outreach team, leading a roundtable discussion on measures we can put in place to mitigate risk.
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Workforce Governance National Registration Scheme – Dr Vinny Webb MCIMSPA. Head of Workforce Governance and Sporting Bodies at CIMSPA, an update and discussion on the National Registration Scheme.
Aims of the Forum
- Remain up to date with sector news and developments
- Share good practice regarding keeping adults safe
- Provide a peer support environment
- Learn and develop and share resources with the sector.
- Be a voice for the sector