| We all have the responsibility for safeguarding children |
| Working Together 2018 and the Childrens and Social Work Act 2017 provides statutory guidance, definitions and specifies inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. |
| Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as - protecting children from maltreatment. - preventing impairment of children's health or development - ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and - taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes. |
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| Child Line |
| Call 08001111 |
| www.childline.org.uk |
| visit the Cyber Bully Page |
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| Think U Know |
| www.ceopeducation.co.uk |
| protecting children & young people online |
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| NSPCC |
| Call 0800 800 5000 |
| www.nspcc.org.uk |
| Safeguarding & Compliance for The YBL |
| Kim Accalia |
| 07507 557 642 |
| k.accalia@ybl.org.uk |
| You'll see I am a Director of the YBL and within my portfolio is Safeguarding. Within the West Midlands region I am the single point of contact for safeguarding for children and adults, sometimes refereed to as the DO (Designated Officer). I am also a member of the Basketball England's Safeguarding Case Management Group. My background is from policing, having over 32 years' expereience within public protection for both children and adults. I offer advise and support to clubs, players, parents and leagues. I collate information for safeguarding complaints. I am available to work with clubs and leagues within the area to assess and review current safeguarding policies and procedures. Within basketball I am a coach, table official and referee. I played in local league for West Midlands Police and I am part of the Police GB Women's Basketball Team. |
