Safeguarding Resources

This section contains downloadable resources and guidance documents for those working with children and young people or adults at risk in sport, including guidance on what to do if your worried a child is being abused.

County Durham Sport Documents

• Whistleblowing Policy
• Safeguarding Good Practice Guide
• Employee Code of Conduct
• Photography Consent Form
• Photo & Filming Children in Sport Briefing Note
• Social Media Policy
• Recruitment & Selection Policy
• Codes of Conduct: Coaches & Team Managers / Parents & Spectators / Staff & Volunteers / Participants
• Self Declaration Form
• Breach of Positions of Trust
• How to Deal with Challenging Behaviour in Adults

Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) Documents

• Anti Bullying Activities Briefing
• Away Trips Fixtures Checklist
• Away Trips Hosting Briefing
• Defining Supervision and Regulated Activity Guidance
• Events Held in Public Parks and Spaces – Additional Safeguarding Considerations
• Online E-safety Policy
• Partnership Check and Challenge Tool
• Primary School Partnership Check and Challenge Tool
• Safe Sport Events, Activities and Competitions
• Sample ICT Acceptable Use Policy
• Text, Email and Messaging Advice
• Advice on Transporting Children

Other

• DBS Checks in Sport – Working with Children
• DBS Frequently Asked Questions
• DBS Regulated Activity with Adults in England
• Every Child Matters Guidance
• Safeguarding Adults in Sport Resource Pack
• HM Gov – Working Together to Safeguard Children