Know how to safeguard vulnerable children and adults in sport Flashcards
What is safeguarding?
Ensuring the safety of all ppts when they are in your care
How should you protect yourself from allegations of abuse?
Avoid 1:1 situations
Ensuring appropriate ratios
How to effectively recruit staff?
info such as DBS checks and national insurance should be checked
How to effectively train staff?
they should be given in-house training to make sure they are aware of policies
What are clear lines of accountability?
Staff knowing chain of command and people they should report issues to
What are arrangements to share information?
Be aware of organisations that you should liase with such as NSPCC
What are clear safeguarding policies?
Policies should be available for all staff to access
What is a designated safeguarding lead?
Ensure all staff are aware of who is in charge through posters etc
What are the four types of abuse?
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Neglect
What are the signs of physical abuse?
Bruises
Cuts
Refusal to undress
What are examples of physical abuse?
Bruising on body
Deliberate drowning
What are the signs of emotional
abuse?
Speech impediments
Anger
Self-harm
What are example of emotional
abuse?
Bullying
Pressure to perform
Name calling
What are the signs of neglect?
Loss of weight
Lack of energy
Poor hygeine
What are examples of neglect?
Using unsafe equipment
Ignoring care needs
What are examples of sexual abuse?
Forcing someone to take part in sexual activity
Coercing into watching sexual videos
What are signs of sexual abuse?
Mood swings
Pain
Eating problems
How to deal with abuse?
React calmly
Take what they say seriously
Avoid asking leading questions
Reassure
Explain concerns will be shares
Make a written record
Report to local authorities
What should be includes in a written report?
Date and time
name address
Nature of allegation
Description if visible injuries
Observations
What they said and response
Actions taken
Signed and date it
Store in accordance to DPA
What are the organisations involved in protecting children?
Child Protection in Sport Unit
Social Services
NGBs
