SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Brixton Topcats are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk in basketball.
Sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on people – especially young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement; it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These positive effects can only take place if sport is in the right hands - in the hands of those who place the welfare of all young people first and adopt practices that support, protect and empower them.
We work closely with Basketball England and statutory agencies to ensure that safeguarding children and adults at risk is prioritised. Any allegation, suspicion of harm r concern is taken seriously and responded to swiftly, fairly and appropriately.
Our Safeguarding Policy, is inline with Basketball England's policy and sets out the key principles that our club adheres to as well as providing best practice guidance. We also align with Basketball England's guidance for parents, players, staff and welfare officers.
Our policy is reviewed annually and shared with all stakeholders.
Download a copy of the Safeguarding Policy:
Essential Contacts
| ORGANISATION | CONTACT DETAILS | WEBSITE |
| BASKETBALL ENGLAND | 0300 600 1170 | BASKETBALLENGLAND.CO.UK |
| CHILDLINE | 0800 1111 | CHILDLINE.ORG.UK |
| NSPCC | 0808 800 5000 | NSPCC.ORG.UK |
| CPSU | 0116 636 65580 | THECPSU.ORG.UK |
| LOCAL CONTACTS – COMPLETE FOR YOUR CLUB/AREA | ||
| CLUB
WELFARE OFFICER |
Delia Jameson |
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| LADO |
Andrew Zachariades LADO@lambeth.gov.uk 02079264679 |
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| POLICE | IN EMERGENCY DIAL 999. | |
| CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE | ||