A framework for safeguarding and protecting children in and through sport in Wales

The framework encompasses an overarching approach to safeguarding children in and through sport, and incorporates:

• Standards
• Support
• Progress and evaluation

There will be five standards to the framework.

1. Policy
2. Procedures
3. Practices
4. Education and training
5. Implementing and monitoring

Throughout the development of the framework, Sport Wales have consulted with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and believe that it will meet the needs of the diverse range of NGBs in Wales.

A two year financial arrangement between Sport Wales and the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) has been agreed to ensure that NGBs have access to professional guidance and support. Ten NGBs have been invited to join phase one, with the pilot phase commencing in April 2009. The NGBs will work together as learning sets with similar NGBs.

View a copy of the Framework.

Future Roll Out
Updates on the roll out of the framework, and feedback from the pilot phase, will be given at Lead Officer Meetings.

Meetings and Training for NGB Child Protection Lead Officers.
Meeting and Training Calendar for 2010
Training booking form

Lead Officer Meetings
Three lead officer meetings will be held each year. Karen Workman (CPSU) will lead these meetings. Agenda items will be proposed by Lead Officers and agreed in advance. The lead officer meetings for 2010 are:

• 21st May 2010
• 6th October 2010

Thereafter lead officer meetings will be held each year in January, May and October.

CPD for Lead Officers
There will be courses for lead officers each year. The courses for 2010 are:

• Time to listen (NSPCC) 15th and 16th June 2010 (2 full days)
• Risk Assessment (NSPCC) 21st and 22nd September 2010 (2 full days)

Places can be booked by completing the booking form above and sending it to wendy.yardley@sportwales.org.uk.

Contacts
For Information relating to the standards
Karen Workman NSPCC (CPSU) is currently involved with advice, policy approval, training and case work Tel: 07968886168.

For Information Relating to the NGB Support Process
Emma Tobutt, the Sport Wales Strategic Officer for Equality and Child Protection.
This role involves driving both agendas forward at a strategic level, engaging with key organisations and putting processes in place to support Sport Wales partners in developing safeguarding and adhering to legislation.
Tel: 029 20 338285 emma.tobutt@sportwales.org.uk.

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