Your organisation is required to work through the 10 essentials of the Safeguarding Adults in Sport Framework as per the requirement set by Sport England in your funding agreement.
The Ann Craft Trust sport team 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.
Below we have provided information on the support available to you including a session to introduce you to the Safeguarding Adults in Sport 10 essentials.
Free 10 essentials Awareness Sessions
We are running an online awareness session specifically for system partners who are completing the 10 Essentials.
The next session will take place on 23 June at 2.0pm – 3.30pm.
If you’d like to take part in this session, or to request further support, please complete this form to register your interest.
Learn More About the Safeguarding Adults in Sport 10 Essentials
Take a look at the 10 essentials and begin thinking about what evidence you can gather to demonstrate how your organisation meets these:
Planning for your 10 Essentials
You should now start thinking and planning how you will meet the 10 Essentials.
We have prepared a template to help you consider how every aspect of your sport organisation meets these Essentials requirements. This template will also help you identify any room for improvement.
Completing this template will help you prepare for June’s awareness session. If you have any questions in the meantime do not hesitate to reach out.
Book Your Place On One or More of Our Forthcoming Training Courses or Forums
Below we’ve listed some of our upcoming training and development opportunities. These aren’t mandatory. However, many partners find real value in having the opportunity to connect with each other to discuss safeguarding adults.
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.
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:
- 20 May (in-person)
- 24 June (online)
- 29 July (online)
- 30 September (online)
Lead Safeguarding Officer Forum for Independent National Sport and Activity Organisations
The Ann Craft Trust hosts forum meetings for those who take on the Lead Safeguarding role in independent national sport and activity organisations who are not required by Sport England to complete the full Safeguarding Adults Framework.
Our forums provide the opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest safeguarding developments. They also act as a peer support network, and allow you to share best practice. The next meeting dates are:
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.