SAFEGUARDING
OUR COMMITMENT TO MAKE OUR SPORT SAFE
Sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on people – especially young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement; it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These positive effects can only take place if sport is in the right hands, namely in the hands of those who prioritise the welfare of all children and young people and vulnerable adults and adopt practices that support, protect and empower them.
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British Ice Skating is committed to working in partnership with all agencies to ensure that information and training opportunities are available to ensure best practice when working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our work in this area is led by our dedicated safeguarding team:
JOHN MILLS
01159 888 060
07539 697819
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Adopting best practice will help to safeguard them from actual or potential abuse as well as reducing the likelihood of allegations being made about coaches and other adults in positions of responsibility in Ice Skating.
Whether skating in a local rink or regional club, or representing their region or country, we believe that all children, and vulnerable young people have the right to enjoy their sport safely. Equally their parents or carers need to be confident that their children are respected and kept safe.
In event of an emergency please contact our Lead Safeguarding Officer, Police or the NSPCC. Contact details can be found below.
REPORTING A CONCERN
For anyone who has an initial concern in relation to Safeguarding, please complete the online form below:​
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. No action is not an option and the following policies explain how to report concerns:
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Please contact us for more information. If you have any queries/concerns relating to any Safeguarding issues, please email.
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For anti-doping please visit our anti-doping page.
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Further safeguarding resources can be be found below, as well as key contacts for safeguarding issues.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
POLICE
Tel. 999
NSPCC HELPLINE (24 HOURS)
Tel. 0808 800 5000
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
NSPCC CHILD PROTECTION IN SPORT UNIT (CPSU)
Tel. 0116 234 7278
Email: cpsu@nspcc.org.uk
LOCAL AUTHORITY DESIGNATED OFFICERS (LADO)
See local phone directories, internet search engines or via Local Authority directly.
LOCAL SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN'S BOARD (LSCB)
See local phone directories, internet search engines or via Local Authority directly.
VICTIM SUPPORT HELPLINE
Tel. 0845 3030 900
Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
CHILDLINE
Tel. 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Sports Club Registration & Consent Form