Safeguarding

The British Olympic Association is committed to:

Making the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk paramount. This means that the need to ensure that children, young people and adults at risk are protected is a primary consideration and may override the rights and needs of those adults working with them
Enabling everyone whatever their age, culture, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity to participate in Team GB organised activities in a fun and safe environment
Taking all reasonable steps to protect children, young people and adults at risk from harm, discrimination and degrading treatment and to respect their rights, wishes and feelings
Taking seriously all concerns and allegations of poor practice or abuse and responding swiftly and appropriately to them in accordance with current procedures
Ensuring that all British Olympic Association employees and consultants who work with children, young people and adults at risk are appropriate for their role and responsibilities and are provided with relevant training

British Olympic Association Safeguarding Officers

The British Olympic Association has a Lead Safeguarding Officer and a Deputy Safeguarding Officer who have responsibility for Safeguarding at the British Olympic Association. They have undertaken relevant training with the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU).

Lead Safeguarding Officer Shahab Uddin: [email protected]

Deputy Safeguarding Officer Alice Beevers: [email protected]

Safeguarding Policies and Procedures

BOA Safeguarding Children Policy

BOA Safeguarding Adults Policy

Information for parents

Information regarding questions to ask and things to look out for when choosing a sports club for your child can be found here: http://thecpsu.org.uk/resource-library/2017/keeping-children-safe-in-sport-a-parents-charter/

Contacting your National Governing Body

Contact information for NGBs can be found here: https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/deal-with-a-concern#who-can-support-you

Who can support you?

NSPCC Worried about a child? Advice and support whenever you need it. Tel: 0808 800 5000

Childline A free and confidential helpline for children who have concerns. Tel: 0800 1111

Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding support and advice for adults at risk

The Safe Network Safeguarding information and advice for the voluntary and community sector - from after school art clubs to weekend reading groups. Tel: 0845 608 5404 or email [email protected]