Useful Contacts
If you have concerns, about yourself or about a young person, it is important that you pass these on and report them to the relevant authorities. There also a number of organisations that can give you advice and guidance if you are unsure what to do and who to speak to.
The table below list useful contacts;
| EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS | |||
| Club Welfare Officer | First point of contact for any concerns at club level | Contact your club | |
| BWSW Lead Safeguarding Officer | For advice or to report any safeguarding concerns in the sport Available Monday - Friday during office hours |
07919 131671 |
www.bwsw.org.uk/safeguarding |
|
Ambulance / Police |
In an emergency or if you beieve someone is in immediate risk of harm | In an emergency - 999 / If not - 101 | |
| NSPCC |
Free helpline for adults |
0808 800 5000 help@nspcc.org.uk |
www.nspcc.org.uk |
| STATUTORY AGENCIES | |||
| Local Safeguarding Children's Board |
Your LSCB should be your next point of contact if the above emergency contacts are either not available or not appropriate LSCB’s are responsible for coordinating local work to safeguard and promote children’s welfare |
Contact your local council | Find your local Children's Board |
| Local Authority Designated Officer | Manages allegations against people who work with children and has behaved in a way that has or may harm a child | Contact your local council | Referral forms can be found online by searching your ‘County’ and ‘LADO’ |
| ADVICE FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE | |||
| Childline | Free helpline for children and young people Open 24 hours day, 7 days a week |
0800 11 11 |
www.childline.org.uk |
| Kidscape | Support for children and young people on bullying |
Parent Advice Line 0300 102 4481 |
www.kidscape.org.uk |
| ORGANISATIONS FOR SUPPORT / HELP / ADVICE | |||
| Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) | Sport specific advice on safeguarding young people in sport | 01163 665590 / cpsu@nspcc.org.uk | www.thecpsu.org.uk |
| The Safe Network | Information & advice for the voluntary & community sector | 0845 608 5404 / enquiries@safenetwork.org.uk | www.safenetwork.org.uk |
| Think You Know | Guide to internet safety and safe surfing | 0870 000 3344 | www.thinkyouknow.co.uk |
| Respect Me | Anti-bullying service in Scotland | 0844 800 8600 / enquire@respectme.org.uk | www.respectme.org.uk |
