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Introduction to Safeguarding
As a team we are often asked what ‘safeguarding’ means and, for us, it simply means, keeping people safe whilst they partake in judo. That means carrying out checks on people such as coaches, Club Welfare Officers and some other volunteers that fulfil the criteria. We are also responsible for updating our safeguarding policies and liaising with the police and social services when necessary.
British Judo take safeguarding and the safety of its members extremely seriously and works closely with the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) NSPCC and Act Craft Trust to ensure we have robust policy and procedures to safeguard Children and Young People, and Adults.
We are also here to give advice on a whole range of areas that help you to reduce risk or help you deal with a problem in relation to Safeguarding.
REMEMBER!
- Recognise – go with your gut feelings, if it doesn’t feel right- talk to your CWO or the BJA Safeguarding Team.
- Respond to the needs of the person at risk or something they have told you – talk to your CWO or the BJA Safeguarding Team.
- Report – if someone is in immediate danger or risk, call emergency services on 999. Report all concerns to your CWO or the BJA Safeguarding Team.
- Record – pass to the BJA Safeguarding Team and we will save in our case management system.
How to contact us as a team?
BJA Safeguarding Out of Hours (5.00pm-9.00am, and weekends)
The Safeguarding Team are here to support clubs, members, and staff with safeguarding matters
TELEPHONE: 0121 728 6920 (and select the Safeguarding option)
OPENING HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
As a team, we will have a rota re one of mobile phones being on after 5pm and at weekends.
If a child or adult is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 and forward the report made (inc police force reported to & crime reference number is given to safeguarding@britishjudo.org.uk (a member of the BJA safeguarding team will respond as soon as possible)
What To Do If You Have A Worry or Concern
BJA Threshold Guidance pdf / 2.9mbUseful Contacts
National Contacts: (Freephone Numbers)
- The NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
- Childline UK – 0800 1111
| Area | Contact |
|---|---|
| England | Child Protection System for England |
| Scotland | Child Protection System for Scotland |
| Wales | Child Protection System for Wales |
| Northern Ireland | Child protection system for Northern Ireland | NSPCC Learning |
Other Useful Links:
- Ann Craft Trust: Ann Craft Trust: Safeguarding Adults
- NSPCC: http://www.nspcc.org.uk/
- click on publications for the helpful guide ‘In the Know Keeping Safe and Strong’
- Child Protection in Sport Unit: http://thecpsu.org.uk/
- click on this website for the play sport stay safe guide.
- Childline: http://www.childline.org.uk/
- Bullying: http://www.bullying.co.uk/
- CEOP Education: http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
- Safe Kids: http://www.safekids.com/
- Kidscape: http://www.kidscape.org.uk/