“Netball should be fun, safe, and include everyone.”
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Below is some guidance on how you can be the best supporter for your child and the club, how to find a safe club and respond to safeguarding or poor practice concerns.
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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. If you are interested in volunteering in netball, 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 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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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 – are people encouraged to speak out if someone does something bad (even if it is the coach)? Does it feel ok to speak out? Some useful sites on this subject here:
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Using after-school clubs, tuition and community activities – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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Parents’ hub for keeping children safe in sport | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)
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5 questions parents should ask sports clubs | CPSU (thecpsu.org.uk)
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Safeguarding Adults in Sport FAQs – Ann Craft Trust
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Safeguarding Adults Resources & Guides – ACT
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 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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England Netball has Codes of Conduct which includes parents and carers
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Clubs should give clear messages on how they expect everyone to behave, this may be in the form of a Code of Conduct.
Respect for the rules and for each other
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you should treat umpires, coaches, other volunteers and all players with respect.
Support your child in the best way |
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Remember it is their sport, not yours. Sport should be fun.
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Do something about it Your |
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Club Safeguarding or Welfare Officer is usually your first port of call. They can then give advice, and inform police, social services or England Netball Safeguarding team as appropriate. |
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The NSPCC provide some advice here:
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report a safeguarding concern to the England Netball Safeguarding Team here:
Reporting a Safeguarding Concern |
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or call Childline on 0800 1111, Police or Children’s Services.
Seek advice. If you want to read more – please visit |
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Safeguarding Support
Our Safeguarding Policies and Documents can be found here:
Safeguarding Policies and Documents
There is also information including useful websites for children and young people and adults at risk on these pages: |
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| name | 2.-Anti-Bullying-and-Harrassment-Policy-March-2021.pdf |
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| name | Safeguarding-Adults-at-Risk-In-Netball-Policy-Jan-2024 (1).pdf |
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To view and download Guidance, Polocies and Guidance, please visit this page:
Safeguarding Policies and Documents
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To raise a safeguarding concern, please visit this page:
I want to report a Safeguarding Concern
