Safeguarding

Sport helps children grow and develop, and can provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement. Through sport children can develop valuable qualities such as leadership, confidence and self-esteem.

Every child and young person has the right to have fun, be safe and free from harm whether training for a local team, playing for a local club or representing their sport and country at international level.

 

North Yorkshire Sport has a duty of care for children who take part in activities, or access services, that it provides (Children’s Act 2004). North Yorkshire Sport recognises that all children have a right to be safe, and to be protected from abuse and harm. It takes seriously its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and will take reasonable steps to ensure services for children are safe and accessible.

North Yorkshire Sport is committed to:

• Contributing positively to improving the five Every Child Matters outcomes for children and young people through development and delivery of its services.

• Fulfilling its duties under section 11 of the Children Act 2004 in line with statutory guidance and locally agreed inter-agency procedures.

 

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