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Once those are in place you could consider the following:

 

Involving parents and carers

Coaches should work with parents and carers to help them support their children and keep them safe. Some ideas here on how to do this. Encouraging Parents to be Part of the Team – UK Coaching and Communicating with Parents – UK Coaching.

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This page has advice for parents involved in netball. England Netball | I’m a netball Parent or Carer

 

Involving children/young people and adults at risk

Safeguarding should be a subject that children, young people and adults at risk are familiar with – not just who the Safeguarding Officer is, but where to find out more information. Young people and adults at risk should be consulted with and listened to. You could consider regularly seeking feedback during training session, 1:1 chats or surveys about your coaching style, competitions, team management etc. See here for more ideas:

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These pages have advice for Young People, and for Adults at Risk

 

Creating the right environment or culture

As a coach, you are in a position of power: deciding who is in the team and who isn’t. You contribute to club success, player enjoyment and safety. With power comes responsibility. Good coaches understand that they work in collaboration with clubs, parents, players, children and volunteers. They understand that all those people are all in a bystander position. Coaches should encourage people to call out, challenge and intervene, not create a permissive environment/false consensus.

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