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Child protection

The welfare and well-being of all participants whatever their race, religion, sex, class, sexual orientation, age, disability or special need is a key concern of Derbyshire Sport.

The information contained in this section is designed to minimise risks and maximise enjoyment and is relevant to all those taking part but particularly those groups who are most vulnerable.

As the lead strategic agency for the Development of Sport and Recreation in Derbyshire, Derbyshire Sport is firmly committed to ensuring that all children and vulnerable adults enjoy sport and recreation activities to a high standard and in a safe environment across Derbyshire. Derbyshire Sport has a responsibility to encourage all organisations within the partnership to ensure that effective policies are in place.  

We aim to contribute to safeguarding children and young people by:

• Meeting the requirements of the Standards for Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport (CPSU)

• Implementing and demonstrating best safeguarding practice when staff, volunteers or others are providing services, activities and programmes for children and other young people.

• Working with partners to establish and implement agreed, consistent minimum safeguarding standards for sporting activities across Derbyshire

• Requiring those individuals or organisations that are funded or commissioned to provide any service for children and young people to effectively address safeguarding requirements.

• Maximising its influence to promote safeguarding practice and principles within its wider partnership roles and relationships.