Safeguarding and the StreetGames Network

Safeguarding standards

StreetGames expects all Locally Trusted Organisations (LTOs) operating within our network and delivering StreetGames programmes to meet a basic set of safeguarding standards. These standards are set out to any organisation wishing to join the StreetGames network, and organisations must demonstrate how they meet these basic safeguarding standards. The safeguarding expectations for all LTOs are included in the Join Us process. This document also outlines the expectations that LTOs should have of StreetGames in relation to safeguarding. 

We firmly believe it is StreetGames’ role to support LTOs to develop and enhance their safeguarding work.  We do this in the following ways: 

  • Signposting LTOs to resources and expertise

 

Useful resources

  • Contextual safeguarding

    What is Contextual Safeguarding?: Introduction from the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit on how understanding the possible risks of the environments that young people spend time in can help to better protect individuals and communities. 

    This animation considers how sport can safeguard children and young people beyond practice time. 

    The Contextual Safeguarding research programme produces publications and practice guidance. Here we highlight some of those of particular relevance to the StreetGames network: 

    • This short video provides an overview of contextual safeguarding and what it means in practice for different social contexts. 
    • This case study shares learning from a peer-led group work project developed with young women at a youth club.  
    • This video considers how detached youth work improves the safety of young people in public places. 
    • This spotlight feature tells us why sports and recreation areas are important places for young people and communities, and why and how we should consider them as part of Contextual Safeguarding, including a framework for assessing the safety of locations.

     

  • Exploitation and grooming

    Say Something If You See Something: A campaign from NWG which provides a proactive, partnership approach to the prevention of child exploitation and trafficking across a range of places and spaces. 

    Resources are designed to raise awareness of the signs of child exploitation, the systems that can protect vulnerable young people, and the responses and the processes for reporting concerns.  

    #LookCloser: A national campaign from The Children’s Society encouraging everyone to learn the signs of child exploitation, look closer in communities and know how to report exploitation if worried. Resources include: brief explanations of different types of exploitation and grooming, training and guidance on best practice, awareness posters and leaflets in a range of languages, and social media graphics. 

    Stop CSE: This annual National Child Exploitation Awareness Day (18th March) aims to highlight the issues surrounding Child Exploitation (CE); encouraging everyone to think, spot and speak out against abuse and adopt a zero-tolerance to adults developing inappropriate relationships with children or children exploiting and abusing their peers. 

    Show your support through pledges, and share banners and posters to raise awareness. 

    NWG Service Directory: This directory lists projects, organisations and services relating to and working in the area of child exploitation across the UK. These can be searched by region, and are particularly useful when assisting colleagues and young people seeking support.

  • Online safeguarding

    HeadStart Online Resilience Tool: A range of resources to help when working with young people to make decisions about their online behaviour.  

    • Download and print this poster for your staff room to help your team remember the key messages when it comes to young people and the digital world.  

    UK Safer Internet CentreInformation, guides and resources to help children and young people stay safe online. 

    National Online Safety: Courses and resources to equip adults with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise.

    Online Resilience and Wellbeing in Young People: A book covering issues of online resilience and safety, drawing extensively upon youth voice.

  • Safe recruitment

    DBS checks in sport – guidance leaflets: Guidance leaflets relating to the criteria and decision-making process behind the eligibility of generic roles, for each of the relevant age groups in England and Wales. 

    Disclosure and Barring Service Checks Guidance – National Youth Agency: This guidance explains how to best use the DBS as part of a wider culture of safer recruitment. It also highlights their appropriate use and legal compliance. 

     

  • Legislation and guidance

    Working Together to Safeguard Children Act 2023 (England): Statutory guidance outlining how all those working with children should be working together, including multi-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. 

    Working together to safeguard people: code of safeguarding practice (Wales): The Welsh Government’s expectations in relation to safeguarding arrangements. 

    Keeping children safe in out-of-school settings: code of practice: Statutory guidance for providers of activities, after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings. 

  • Further sources of support

    NSPCC Learning: Here you will find a wealth of training, the latest news and insight into , and practical guidance for adults working or volunteering with children and young people. 

    Child Protection in Sport Unit: The CPSU highlights who else can help if you are dealing with a concern, the steps you can take to put safeguards in place, and the relevant training for different roles in sport. 

    National Youth Agency – Safeguarding and Risk Management Hub: The Hub provides advice and resources for all those working with young people – whether you’re a volunteer, a trustee, a youth worker or an organisational lead. 

    Sport Welfare Officer Network: The Sport Welfare Officer (SWO) Network support and assist club welfare officers to create safer and more inclusive club environments, and improved experiences for children, young people and adults. Find your local SWO here: Sport Welfare Officer Network – Active Partnerships 

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