safeguarding and 
protecting children in sport
The Herts Sports Partnership believes that all young people, children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection and that the safety and welfare of children should always be of paramount importance, whatever the circumstances.
With this is mind, the Herts Sports Partnership has developed a Child Protection Policy and procedures to ensure that all of those involved in sport with children and young people understand and fulfill their responsibilities. We are committed to the belief that all children, young people and vulnerable adults are entitled to a duty of care, to be nurtured and protected from abuse and poor practice.
The Herts Sports Partnership Child Protection Policy
The Herts Sports Partnership Child Protection Policy has been written in conjunction with achieving the Child Protection in Sport Unit's Standards for Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport. These Standards are a compulsory achievement for all County Sports Partnerships, and the Herts Sports Partnership has achieved the Preliminary Standard and is working towards the Intermediate Standard.
While we are a strategic body who does not directly deliver to the public, we still see that our role in safeguarding and protecting children in sport is extremely important. Our vision is to establish a minimum operating standard for safeguarding across the wider partnership, based on this policy document.
A copy of our child protection policy and statement can be viewed below:
National Guidance on Child Protection in sport.
The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) has produced a national Strategy for Safeguarding Children and Young People in sport which all sports organisations should adhere to.
The CPSU website also have advice and guidence whether you are a young person involved in sport, a coach or volunteer who is involved in delivering sport, or your are a club or sporting professional and are tasked with developing sport.
If you would like any futher advice on child protection issues you can also contact the CPSU on: 0808 800 5000
What to do if you have a child protection concern?
If you have any type of child protection concerns then there are a number of organisations who can provide the correct advice and guidance. The most important thing is that your concerns are reported and actioned through the appropriate channels.
- Download: Steps to report a child protection concern
- Download: Concern Report Form
We also have dedicated child protection officers that can help advise you on the next steps to take.
Click here for Herfordshires Designated Herts Sport Partnership Child Protection Officers
Other Useful Contacts
Further information
If you are a sports coach, club or volunteer looking for further child protection advice and guidance please click here.
If you are a child or parent looking for further information on child protection concerns please click here.
