Report an issue anonymously and in confidence
The welfare of children is our Number 1 priority
"Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm." NSPCC
According to the NSPCC, Safeguarding means:
- protecting children from abuse and maltreatment,
- preventing harm to children’s health or development
- ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care
- taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.
Warning Signs - what to look out for:
- unexplained changes in behaviour or personality becoming withdrawn
seeming anxious - becoming uncharacteristically aggressive
- lacks social skills and has few friends, if any
poor bond or relationship with a parent
knowledge of adult issues inappropriate for their age running away or going missing - always choosing to wear clothes which cover their body.
Safeguarding - your responsibilities:
- You can help by:
- Always taking the register
Recognising the warning signs in child behaviour Escalating safeguarding concerns appropriately Ensuring children do not leave the pitch, hall or building without a parent / family member
If you have any concerns about child welfare:
It is vital that you DO NOT SPEAK to the person(s) you believe to be the potential cause of the child welfare issue. This could be a Parent, Guardian, Family member or Coach.
You must:
- Speak to your Manager and…
- Complete the anonymous and confidential safeguarding form above
Or…
- contact CASS (Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership – Children’s Advice & Support Service) on 0121 303 1888 or CASS@birmimghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
- contact Childline on 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk
- contact NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or nspcc.org.uk
- contact the Police on 999 (if you are concerned about their immediate safety)
