Poor practice

If you have a concern about a child or concern about the behaviour of an individual towards a child, report it immediately or within 24 hours.

If you see poor practice:

(For example, a coach repeatedly ignoring health and safety guidelines which puts children at an unacceptable risk of injury.)

1. Report concerns to the safeguarding officer.
2. The safeguarding officer will review and consider potential next steps.
3. After review the safeguarding officer may refer for a possible misconduct issue leading to an internal review.

Internal review:

Possible outcomes of an internal review:

• No case to answer.
• Advice and warning as to future conduct.
• Supporting and safeguarding training required.
• Suspension.