Guide for Parents/Carers
It is important that parents/carers have a general awareness of good practice when selecting a sports activity for a young person to attend. This will ensure that they can enjoy sport within a safe and secure environment where they feel protected and empowered to make the most suitable choices. Providing children with positive sporting experiences means that they will be more likely to achieve their true potential.
North Yorkshire Sport has produced a leaflet for Parents/Carers and provides information on good sports practice.
A guide for parents and carers to safeguarding and protecting your child in sport
DCMS Helping keep your child safe in sport
This leaflet gives advice to help you ask the right questions about important child protection measures that the sports providers should have in place, wherever and whatever your child participates in.
Support and Advice from The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Childrens Board
Your job as a parent is the most difficult there is - it can be both rewarding and challenging. It is a job where very little training is given to parents for what lies ahead.
Every family experience difficulties from time to time and this can test the best of parents. There is not such thing as a perfect parent. However, there are some ways that can make it a less stressful and more rewarding experience.
It is hoped this handbook will give you some ideas and information to help you find your way through what can be a maze of issues and advice. It gives contacts and further information you can follow up when you are deciding how to deal with your worries and difficulties. This handbook also lists some warning signs of particular difficulties and helps with some useful tips.
The handbook has been produced by North Yorkshire Area Child Protection Committee - professional agencies working together to safeguard children.
The Enquiry
This leaflet explains how enquiries are carried out and answers some of the questions you may have. This is a brief guide only.
What is a child protection conference
This leaflet outlines what a child protection conference is, who goes to the Child Protection Conference, whether parents can attend and out lines next steps
How to Complain
This leaflet explains how to make a complaint about a Child Protection Conference. It is the intention of the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board (NYSCB) that all complaints about child protection conferences are dealt with fairly and as quickly as possible.
CPSU Guidelines on transporting a child in your car
The issue of transporting children has become very sensitive for sports leaders and parents. Many coaches argue that their club could not operate without the goodwill of volunteers and parents ensuring that children are returned home or transported to events in a private car.
North Yorkshire Sport- David Watson
Child Protection Lead Officer - 01423 556781 email: david.watson@harrogate.gov.uk