We have developed a comprehensive library of our safeguarding policies to help clubs, coaches, players and parents.
If you need any advice or guidance and can’t find the help you need in our policies please contact selaw.llabteksab@seiriuqne
- General safeguarding policies
- Club policies and information
- National teams’ policies and information
- Policies and information for referees and table officials
- Policies and information for parents
Statutory Services Contact Information
Organisations that can help and support you
Samaritans: Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year. You can talk to them any time you like in your own way and off the record, about whatever’s getting to you. Call free any time on 116 123 (Welsh language line: 0808 164 0123) or email gro.snatiramas@oj You can also visit them – find your nearest branch on Samaritans.org
The NSPCC: The NSPCC work to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families. If you would like support or tips to help keep your children safe then visit their website. You can find information about helping your children at home and when they are away from home, children’s mental health, online safety, how to report abuse and neglect, along with a range of other issues. The NSPCC also run Childline and the CPSU which you can find out more about below.
Childline: When you call Childline on 0800 1111 you’ll get through to a counsellor, they’re there to listen and support you with anything you’d like to talk about. Or you can have a 1-2-1 counsellor chat online.
The Child Protection in Sport Unit: The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) is part of the NSPCC and is funded by Sport England, Sport Northern Ireland, Sport Wales and UK Sport. Their aim is to help improve safeguarding and child protection practices within sport organisations, to ensure all children and young people are safe while participating in sport. You can find safeguarding advice and support on their website NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)
The Anne Craft Trust: The Anne Craft Trust are a national charity that exist to minimise the risk of abuse of disabled children and adults at risk. You can call the Anne Craft Trust if you are worried, or need advice about safeguarding on 0115 951 5400
Net Aware: Bringing together O2’s tech know-how and the NSPCC’s expertise in protecting children, Net Aware is your guide to the latest social networks, apps and games used by young people. Their resources are designed to help parents have more regular conversations with their children about online safety – enabling more families to enjoy the digital world with confidence. NSPCC | Internet Safety for Kids | O2
Victim Support: Victim Support provides free, confidential advice and practical help to anyone affected by any crime, no matter how long ago it took place, or whether it was reported to the police or not. Call free on VS Support line 0808 168 9111. Call Mon-Fri 8pm – 8am. Weekends 24 hour service
The Silver Line: The Silver Line Helpline is the only national, free and confidential helpline for lonely and isolated older people; offering information, advice and friendship. Call 0800 470 8090
Action for Blind People: Practical help and support for blind people and people with visual impairments/difficulties. Call Mon-Fri 9am-5pm RNIB Helpline 0303 123 9999
Mind: Help for people with mental health issues: Call Mon-Fri 9am- 6pm 0300 123 3393
Alzheimer’s Society: Help for people with dementia and their family, friends and carers. Call 0300 222 1122.
