Suicide Prevention

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Sport Against Suicide acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice .

The policy recognizes that the welfare and interests of children and young people are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children and young people

• have a positive and enjoyable experience of Sport Against Suicide in a safe and child centred environment
• are protected  from abuse whilst participating in any activity held by Sport Against Suicide. 

Sport Against Suicide acknowledges that some children and young people, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare. 

As part of our safeguarding policy Sport Against Suicide will

• promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
• ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of      safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to      recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other      safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people
• ensure appropriate  action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
• ensure that confidential,detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
• prevent the      employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals
• ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation. 

The policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in Sport Against Suicide. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the organisation.

Monitoring 

The policy will be reviewed a year after development and then every three years, or in the following circumstances:

• changes in legislation and/or government guidance
• as required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, UK Sport and/or Home Country Sports Councils.
• as a result of any other significant change or event.

Last reviewed 10th July 2020

Tara Hancock (Founder of Sport Against Suicide)