Deal with a Concern

There are lots of places you can go for support if you have a concern. The important thing is that, even if you are unsure, you talk to someone and get advice. (Don’t worry if you are unsure who to contact from this list, all of these organisation will support you to get the right help):
Is there immediate danger or injury?
If yes – Contact the emergency services, Police and/or Ambulance Service
Report or seek advice on a sports related concern:
If the sport or activity has a National Governing Body, refer to their safeguarding procedures about who to report the concern to.
See here for NGB contacts: https://www.sportengland.org/guidance-and-support/national-governing-bodies?section=the_recognition_process
If there is no NGB or you cannot contact them, you can seek support from a number of sources:
Child Protection in Sport Unit (NSPCC): https://thecpsu.org.uk/
Active Essex: 03330 137 827
Essex Social Care: 03456 037 630
Report or seek advice on a non-sports related concern:
Contact Essex Social Care: 08456 037 627
Essex Safeguarding Boards:
Essex Safeguarding Adults Board: www.essexsab.org.uk
Essex Safeguarding Children Board: 0345 603 7627 www.escb.co.uk/
Southend-on-Sea Safeguarding Board:
www.safeguardingsouthend.co.uk
Thurrock Safeguarding:
https://www.thurrocklscb.org.uk
safeguardingadults@thurrock.gov.uk

Get in touch

Jim Messenger

Lead Safeguarding Officer

Email: Jim.Messenger@activeessex.org

Phone: 07880 092830

Hollie Wood

Deputy-Lead Safeguarding Officer

Email: Hollie.Wood@activeessex.org

Mobile: 07738 885121

Stuart Tryhorn

Safeguarding Officer

Email: Stuart.Tryhorn@activeessex.org

Mobile: 07921 396982

Alexa Cadwallader

Safeguarding Officer

Email: alexa.cadwallader@activeessex.org

Mobile: 07585306712

Tom Weller

Safeguarding Officer

Email: Tom.Weller@activeessex.org

Emma Meek

Safeguarding Officer

Email: Emma.Meek@essex.gov.uk

Cheryl Lomas

Safeguarding Officer

Email: Cheryl.Lomas@activeessex.org

Safeguarding in Sport

Safeguarding is the general term for the protection of people from exploitation and abuse by others.

Sport and physical recreation activities often place individuals in a position of significant influence over other people. A high level of trust is placed on such individuals by parents, carers and the participants themselves. In the vast majority of cases that level of trust is more than repaid through the commitment, dedication and selflessness of people involved in organising and delivering sports and activities, but occasionally that trust can be abused. All organisations and individuals involved in sport should be aware of the risks and act promptly to deal with any concern.

Active Essex Safeguarding Policies

Active Essex Safeguarding CYP Policy:
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Active Essex Safeguarding Adults Policy:
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Child Protection in Sport Unit (CSPU)

The Child Protection in Sport Unit is part of the NSPCC and is funded by Sport England, Sport Northern Ireland, Sport Wales and UK Sport.

Safeguarding Adults in Sport & Physical Activity

Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity is a project to develop best practice in safeguarding adults at risk delivered by the Ann Craft Trust.

Essex Safeguarding Children Board

There are seven agencies in Essex who are jointly responsible by law for keeping children safe. These are called the Statutory Partners and they are the key decision makers who form the ESCB Executive. The board offer information, advice, training and support.

Children and Families Hub

If you have ever wondered what happens to a Request for Support form once it is submitted to the Children & Families Hub this film is for you. This whistle-stop tour of the main Children & Families Hub introduces some of the Hub staff and talks you through the journey from receipt to outcome.

Resources

Additional Vulnerabilities

Anti-Bullying Leaflet

Download

DBS Checks

Safeguarding and Advice

Our Safeguarding Annual Reports

Safe to Play

An innovative safeguarding in sport campaign, using augmented reality technology to help keep those involved in sport, safe. Together we can help prevent children and young people from being harmed or abused.

Safeguarding & Protecting Children Online Classroom

This course will raise your awareness of the tell-tale signs of abuse, and give you the tools and confidence you need to deal with any issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should this arise in your coaching career.

Safeguarding & Protecting Children (16-18) Online Classroom

This online classroom is for young coaches aged 16-18 years old only. This interactive online classroom covers all the appropriate content to support younger coaches to recognise best practice and great coaching.

Activity Finder

Discover what physical activity and sport opportunities are available near you.

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