Tutor Update Back to Basics

1. Tutor UpdateBack to Basics Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

2. Back to Basics Quiz • I would only touch a child if: • I am administering first aid • I am providing comfort • I am managing challenging behaviour • I am demonstrating a coaching technique Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

3. I would always involve and update the club committee if there is a well being or welfare concern about a child in the club • No. I am the Club CPO and I should manage the situation. • Yes, and I should provide the committee with details. • Yes, but I should only update the relevant members of the club committee who have oversight for safeguarding matters • Yes, but I should limit the information provided to respect the right of the child to confidentiality. Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

4. We should allow coaches/volunteers in our club to use texting or social media to communicate with our junior members • No, it’s too risky for both the children and the adults • No, all communications relating to junior members, (outside of training/fixtures) should be via their parents • Yes, mobiles and social media are here to stay and can be an effective tool if used appropriately • Yes, but we should get permission from the parents to communicate with junior members by mobile or social media Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

5. I should only act if a child is at risk of harm from within the club, I am not responsible for addressing issues arising for a child outside of the club • I am not responsible for concerns originating outside of the club, the school and social services have a duty to act on concerns about a child’s welfare • I am not responsible for concerns originating outside of the club as I’m not equipped or skilled enough to deal with issues that a child might be experiencing at home • I’m an adult and I should respond to any concerns I have about the welfare of a child Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

6. How often should our club safeguarding policies be reviewed? • Every time there is a safeguarding matter and the policies are used • If there are legislation changes that need updating • Every three years • Every five years Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

7. As our coaches are all PVG scheme members I know that if there are any new convictions we will be informed • Yes, the PVG scheme ensures all new conviction information is automatically forwarded to the individual’s club • No, the PVG scheme only ensures that the club is informed if Disclosure Scotland is considering adding the individual to the barred from working with children list Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

8. As a club it is a legal requirement to conduct a PVG update check every three years • Yes, it is a legal requirement • No, it is not a legal requirement but it is good practice Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

9. If I escalate a child protection concern to the police they can investigate, even if the individual making the allegation doesn’t want to speak to the police • No, if the individual does not want to co-operate with the police they can not investigate • Yes, the police are able to conduct an investigation even if the individual does not want to co-operate Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

10. The number of children on Scotland’s child protection register* as at 31st July 2013 was: • 900 • 1,300 • 2,700 • 4, 100 * Children's Social Work Statistics Scotland, 2012-13 Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

11. I should only be left alone with a child if: • The child is otherwise at risk of harm • I am administering first aid • I am transporting a child • I am accompanying a child to the toilet facilities Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092

12. Open Forum

13. Updates

14. Information Sharing • Introduction of the Fair Processing Notice (FPN) • Individuals informed of the FPN as part of recruitment process • It states that a club and governing body can share information with each other where there is a concern about an adult in relation to the welfare/well being of a child or young person • The adult may be in regulated work or is simply a member of the club • Information normally shared between the registered Child Protection Officers of the club and governing body

15. A reminder Under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups legislation a club has a legal duty to make a referral to Disclosure Scotland when the grounds for referral have been met: Grounds for referral met: • Harmed a child or placed a child at risk of harm • Engaged in inappropriate conduct involving pornography • Engaged in inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature involving a child, or • Given inappropriate medical treatment to a child and • Been dismissed as a result Even if the person has resigned, left or been transferred to another role (not regulated work) they should still be referred if the grounds of referral are met. Protection of Vulnerable Group (S) Act 2007 Referral made by completing a ‘PVG Scheme Referral to Disclosure Scotland’ form: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

16. In Safe Hands Level 2 is live ! Great training ! The course is focused on the information that CPOs need to have and provided a useful setting to consider best practice. Extremely useful session with lots of relevant information Great course and relevant for leisure providers too. When asked, ‘How relevant is the material for a Club CPO’, 99% of respondents indicated that it was ‘Very Relevant’

17. Course Content

18. Case Scenarios

19. Safeguarding in Sport 0141 418 5674 safeguardinginsport@children1st.org.uk Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016092