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Safeguarding

A brief outline detailing the legislation surrounding safeguarding

Safeguarding Adults

Originally known as Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable People, in 2014 it changed to Safeguarding Adults and separately Safeguarding Children.

Safeguarding Adults is all about protecting any adult that is vulnerable. It is about keeping them safe and protecting them from any form of abuse.
It should be remembered that it will not always be obvious that someone is vulnerable.
There are many types of abuse with older people often different from younger people. It includes keeping them safe in their home.
Physical Abuse could include assault, inappropriate sexual behaviour / intimidation. Not all abuse is physical!
Psychological abuse can take many forms by usually making someone do something they don’t want to do.
Neglect is abuse, and can affect people in different ways. Neglect can leave adults without food, care or medicine leaving them feeling abandoned.
Some people are treated differently because of age, faith, skin colour or sex. This could be bullying, discrimination or harassment.
Often there will be someone who sees this happening and should then take on the responsibility of reporting it or ensuring that it stops. By doing this you will help people keep their dignity and respect.

It is essential that any abuse is stopped – REPORT IT!

DBS & Safeguarding

(Previously known as a CRB) The requirements for these have changed and it is not a requirement that all Coaches have these. The Safeguarding requirement is for those that REGULARLY come into contact with children or vulnerable adults.

The definition of ‘regular’ is vague. BKCA recommends that all L3 coaches do have a DBS certificate and also attend a Safeguarding course. This is for your own protection. The definition of safeguarding has also changed. Previously known as ‘Children and vulnerable people’ it has now been split into two sections, one for children and one for adults. A course for ‘working with the disabled’ is also recommended.

UK Coaching was formerly known as Sports Coach UK

Duty to Care, Knowledge Check

The Duty to Care Toolkit is a series of Knowledge Checks and coach learning resources set across the five distinct pillars that represent the Duty to Care ethos: Safeguarding, Inclusion, Diversity, Well-being and Mental Health. Complete the five free Knowledge Checks to earn our Duty to Care Digital Badge.

Visit UK Coaching to take the free knowledge check and be signposted to additional training and resources.

https://www.ukcoaching.org/duty-to-care

Please note you will need to create a UK Coaching account if you don’t already have one.

There is a range of Safeguarding training available, Active Kent and Medway host face to face workshops in venues across the county but we can also arranged closed courses for clubs and groups if you have enough people to fill a course and a suitable venue.