Your organisation is required to work through the Safeguarding Adults in Sport Framework as per the requirement set by Sport England in your recent funding agreement.
The Ann Craft Trust sport team is here to support you throughout the process.
Head to our online Framework support hub for a range of helpful resources. This includes a user guide, an FAQ, and some top tips.
We will support you with the safeguarding adults assurance process. But it is also important that you see this work as part of your general provision to safeguard all adults in your organisation.
Join Our National Specialist Partners (NSP) List
We’re compiling a new NSP list, to help us support you, your organisation, and other organisations throughout the process.
Please complete this form and we will add you to our new NSP list.
Include your name, your job role, your organisation, and if possible, your anticipated time of review for your Framework submission. Please also indicate whether you would like to be sent a link to join a dedicated online Framework support session on 23 June.
Please complete this form no later than 16 June!
We can offer you the following in line with other Sport England funded system partners.
Free Training Opportunities
Advanced training – For Safeguarding Leads and Deputies
These online sessions explore best practice, the law, and how to respond to and report safeguarding adult concerns. We’ll also discuss creating a safer culture and an inclusive and accessible environment, as well as the importance of effective safeguarding policies and procedures.
Each course takes place across four sessions. You must attend all four to complete the course.
Board and Trustee Training
We can deliver online or in-person board or trustee training. Often, we deliver this in collaboration with the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit.
For more information, please contact our training and consultancy team.
Free Framework Awareness Sessions
We are running an online Framework Awareness session specifically for National Specialist Partners who are completing the process.
The next session will take place on 23 June at 11.00 am – 12.30 pm.
If you cannot make this dedicated session for National Specialist Partners, you could instead join one of our open online Framework support sessions. These sessions will focus on how to gather and submit your evidence and will also include safeguarding representatives from National Governing Bodies of Sport and Active Partnerships:
If you’d like to take part in this session, we will need a means of getting in touch with you!
Join Our National Specialist Partners (NSP) List
We’re compiling a new NSP list, to help us support you, your organisation, and other organisations throughout the process.
Please complete this form and we will add you to our new NSP list.
Include your name, your job role, your organisation, and if possible, your anticipated time of review for your Framework submission. Please also indicate whether you would like to be sent a link to join the dedicated online Framework support session on 23 June.
Please complete this form no later than 16 June!
Safeguarding Forums
The Ann Craft Trust and the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit jointly host a Lead Safeguarding Officer Forum every month. Each forum starts at 11.00 am. Most forums take place online, but some take place in person.
The forthcoming forum dates are:
- 29 April (online)
- 20 May (in-person)
- 24 June (online)
- 29 July (online)
- 30 September (online)
Your 5 Next Steps!
So after reading all this information – what should you do now?
- Please complete this form to confirm your contact details, your anticipated time for a review of your Framework submission, and that you would like to attend the online 10 essentials session on 23 June.
- Sign up for the Ann Craft Trust monthly sport update.
- Take a look at the Framework information on our website, and start familiarising yourself with the themes and criteria.
- Start gathering your evidence. You could also your key safeguarding policies and procedures, and ensure they are up to date.
We look forward to further developing our working relationship with you.
Safeguarding adults is a responsibility for every sport and physical activity organisation. Getting this right will ensure a wider participation in sport and activity as well as creating a safer culture and more inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.