“Netball should be fun, safe, and include everyone.”
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Coaches
Coaches should all be appropriately skilled and have had DBS checks to help you play the best netball you can. For more information on what we expect from our Coaches here:
I’m a netball Coach
Volunteers
Volunteers working at the club will have been trained and DBS checked. Clubs with under 18 players or adults at risk should have a Safeguarding or Welfare Officer and policies in place to make sure people are safe. You could consider If you are interested in volunteering in netball yourself – more info here: England Netball | Volunteering(Links to EN Website, needs to be confluence), please visit:
Become a Volunteer
Communication
The best clubs communicate with you as much as possible, seek the views of players and regularly share information about safeguarding issues. Clubs should encourage people from all backgrounds to take part.
Safety
England Netball has Safeguarding Policies for Children and Young People and Adults, a Reporting Procedure and other Guidance , which helps clubs provide the best netball experience possible.
Clubs must have their own safeguarding policy too. you can view England Netball’ Safeguarding Policies and Documents can be found here:
Safeguarding Policies and Documents
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Training sessions
Does the coach consider player injuries and wider welfare? is everyone included? Does it feel like a supportive team? are people encouraged to improve without being punished or ridiculed? are successes celebrated? Does everyone have a chance?
Environment When could it be safer? Banter that makes someone feel uncomfortable isn’t challenged. if someone makes a mistake, the other players or worse the coach) is angry or shouts. the club or coach put too much pressure on players to be perfect People are afraid to challenge the club on how they do things for fear of not getting on the team or of other players reactions.
Some useful sites on this subject here: Using after-school clubs, tuition and community activities – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Parents’ hub for keeping children safe in sport | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk) 5 questions parents should ask sports clubs | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk) Podcast – Creating safer cultures in sport | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk) Safeguarding Adults in Sport FAQs – Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding Adults Resources & Guides – ACT
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HOW DO I KNOW IF A CLUB IS SAFE?
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When it could be safer – banter that makes someone feel uncomfortable isn’t challenged. If someone makes a mistake, the other players or (worse) the coach is angry or shouts. The club or coach put too much pressure on players to be perfect – always pushing them on exercise, diet or weight ? The coach is like a ‘god’ – people are afraid to challenge how they do things for fear of not getting on the team or of other players reactions.
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You can also talk to someone at England Netball, by calling 01509 277911 or email: besafe@englandnetball.co.ukor complete this online form England Netball | Reporting a Safeguarding Concern(Links to EN Website, needs to be confluence)
Or call Childline on 0800 1111, Police or Children’s Services.
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If you want to read more – please visit our Safeguarding for Clubs page (Links to EN Website, needs to be confluence)or Safeguarding Policies and Guidance (Links to EN Website, needs to be confluence)or there are polices and guidance relevant to parents and carers below.
There is also information including useful websites for children and young people and adults at risk on these pages: England Netball | I’m a Child or Young Person(Links to EN Website, needs to be confluence)and England Netball | I’m an adult with care and support needs(Links to EN Website, needs to be confluence)
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