Safeguarding At Access Sport, the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. We have a legal and moral responsibility to provide a safe environment and a robust duty of care, protecting every child and young person from abuse, neglect, and poor practice, on any grounds. Our Safeguarding Approach We are committed to building a culture where children and young people feel safe, respected, empowered, and heard. Our safeguarding is not a standalone policy, it's embedded in the way we operate across every programme, partnership, and setting. Key elements of our safeguarding culture: Codes of conduct: All staff, volunteers, and partners follow clear standards of behaviour that promote safety, respect, and wellbeing. Low-level concern reporting: We encourage early reporting of any concern, however minor. Empowering children and young people: We promote children’s rights, ensure they understand how to speak up, and create environments where they feel confident to do so. Supervision and support: Staff and volunteers receive access to safeguarding training, peer support, and reflective spaces to support good judgement. Safer environments: All sessions are risk assessed and planned with safe ratios, inclusive practice, and structured routines. Continuous learning: Safeguarding is a shared, evolving responsibility. We review incidents, adapt to emerging risks, and regularly update training, procedures, and policies. How to Report a Safeguarding Concern It is important to Access Sport that all people involved with what we do know how to report any concerns they have about the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people involved with activity that Access Sport supports or organises. Reporting promptly and clearly helps us respond effectively and keep people safe. If your concern is related to an Access Sport-supported club or event: Contact Access Sport directly 020 7993 9883[email protected]Our Designated Safeguarding Team are available Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm. If your concern is general or not directly linked to Access Sport: Contact the NSPCC Helpline for advice0808 800 5000Available Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4 pm.Or visit the NSPCC website here > Out-of-hours or immediate risk concerns: If your concern arises outside working hours or involves an immediate risk to a child or adult at risk, please: Call the police on 999 Contact your local authority’s out-of-hours social care service – details can usually be found by searching ‘safeguarding’ on your local council’s website Email Access Sport to ensure we follow up appropriately. Read the Access Sport safeguarding policy using the link below.Safeguarding Policy >