Sports Alive has a duty, both in law and as a responsible organisation, to take reasonable care of children, young people, and adults at risk coming into contact with our activities. We have adopted the highest possible standards and take all reasonable steps in relation to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.
Sports Alive is fully committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk in order to ensure that they enjoy the opportunities they are afforded and develop their full potential in a safe and positive way.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is our Operations Manager Simon Huthwaite. Simon has over 15 years of youth work experience and 10 years’ experience of being a DSL. Simon is responsible for ensuring a safe and protective culture throughout the organisation and does this by:
– Championing a person-centred approach to safeguarding.
– Advising, supporting and reporting to the senior / leadership team.
– Being the primary safeguarding contact.
– Promoting high quality and care.
– Ensuring appropriate learning and development.
– Coordinating relevant policies, procedures and safeguarding resources.
– Managing referrals and case management.
– Developing, maintaining and reviewing the organisational plan for safeguarding.
