CONTENTS Introduction 4 Safeguarding in service 5 10 what should your organisation do to safeguard children in sport? 6 STEP 1 Outline – Child Protection Officer Job description for child protection officer templates Training workshops 7 8 10 STEP 2 Outline – Child Protection Policy Child protection policy template 11 12 STEP 3 Outline – Identifying and Managing Risk Guidelines - identifying and managing risk Risk assessment template Training workshop 13 14 21 22 STEP 4 Outline – Code of Conduct Code of conduct template 23 24 STEP 5 Outline - Training Training workshops 26 27 STEP 6 Outline – Recruitment and Selection Procedure for the recruitment and selection of staff/volunteers in regulated work with children Flowchart Recruitment templates Training workshop 28 29 33 34 47 STEP 7 Outline – Responding to Concerns Procedure for responding to concerns about a child Flowchart Procedure for responding to concerns the conduct of member of staff/volunteer Flowchart Responding to concerns template 48 49 51 52 57 58 STEP 8 Outline - Disciplinary Guidelines for disciplinary issues Procedure: disciplinary Disciplinary templates Training workshop 60 61 68 71 77
List the hazards. List who might be harmed. High: could occur quite easily Medium: occur sometimes Low: unlikely, although conceivable List what is already in place to reduce the likelihood of harm or to make any harm less serious You need to make sure that you have reduced risks to compare what you are already doing with good practice. If there is a difference, list what needs to be done. Remember to prioritise. Deal with hazards that are high-risk and have serious consequences first. Action Action Done by whom by when Hazard Example - Failure of adults to follow guidelines on reporting concerns. Children may be harmed due to mishandling or nonreporting of protection concerns. H Adults asked to read/become aware of child protection policy and procedures. Education through training on child protection awareness workshop. CPO Timescale Complete arranges set to & ongoing date of train all training training adults dates for new staff/ volunteers Hazard A Hazard B Hazard C 5. Review Date: Signed:
Essential: Qualifications: Knowledge: Other Areas: An understanding that the welfare of children is paramount. A commitment to safeguard the children they are responsible for or come into contact with. A commitment to and understanding of the principles of participation. Commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunities and opposing/challenging discriminatory practice.  An awareness of personal responsibility in relation to health and safety. Desirable: Skills/Experience  Experience of working with children. APPLICATION FORM - TEMPLATE Staff/Volunteer role applied for: Personal Details: Forename(s) Surname Any previous name by you’ve been known Address Postcode Home Tel No Work No (please if you don’t wish to be contacted at work) Mobile No Email Address Current Employment:
Employer’s Name and address Position: Date appointed: Salary: Additional benefits: Notice required and reason for leaving: Please outline your duties and responsibilities: Previous Employment (start with most recent) From - To Employer’s Name and address Post held Reason for leaving Education and qualifications From-To Secondary Schools, Colleges, Polytechnics, Universities and other Institutions (indicate full or parttime) Qualifications Other training and qualifications