Safeguarding and Welfare
So that anyone at any level can ENjoy this brilliant game, England Netball is ENtrusted with protecting the integrity of the sport and depends on everyone involved in the netball community to ENsure that everyone has a great time.
We have guidance and resources to help and support everyone and to make the game positive for all. However sometimes things go wrong so we have ways to resolve issues and learn lessons to improve. Please click the links below for further details.
We have requirements and expectations for everyone to respect each other and protect the reputation of the game. Please click the links below for further details.
We have policies and procedures in place to help everyone get the most from the game, particularly young people and adults at risk. Please click the links below for further details.
Sport should be fun and everyone should feel safe.
Online Activity Policy
As we move online due to the current impact of Coronavirus it is important for anyone hosting or partaking in an online event to be aware of the JNA's Online Activity Policy.
Sport should be fun and everyone should feel safe
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Safeguarding & Protecting Young People in Netball
England Netball and the JNA are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all young people involved in netball. It accepts a responsibility to help safeguard the welfare of young people and protect them from harm. Every individual and organisation within the netball community has a role and responsibility to help ensure the safety and welfare of young people.
Each club under the JNA is required to appoint a Club Safeguarding Officer. It is important to register with England Netball if you are a Club Safeguarding Officer. You will receive regular updates and information from England Netball. Also everyone should complete this basic England Netball online safeguarding course – if you haven’t,
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All those who coach U18s need a DBS check
In order to ensure the safeguarding of players and best coaching practice, all netball coaches and helpers over the age of 16 are required to carry out a DBS check every three years (Disclosure and Barring Service). DBS checks can be submitted online with the support of Jersey Sport. These are now free for volunteers within sport. For more information on completing a DBS check please email jerseynetball@gmail.com or check with your club safeguarding officer.
England Netball have recently updated their guidance information on DBS checks. The DBS check is now for anyone over 16 years (no self disclosures anymore for 16-18 year olds as they can now do the full DBS check). The checks are still not portable so anyone working in the above roles in netball need to complete a check through England Netball.
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Club Safeguarding Officers
It is a membership requirement for all clubs to have a Club Safeguarding Officer and provide details of this person on affiliation.
The Club Safeguarding Officer plays an important role in the welfare of the members of a club. They help to develop a safe and inclusive environment for all people at the club, give advice and listen to concerns about safeguarding and well-being issues and are a link in the reporting process which helps protect the welfare of the netball community.
Officers
Accies - Taryn Perkins (taynqueree@gmail.com)
Convent - Linda Andrews (lindamay.andrews@gmail.com)
St Brelade - Rochelle Allison (stbreladenetball@gmail.com)
St Clement - Tammy Fage (tammyfage@gmail.com)
St John - Kerry Flynn (Kerryroche777@yahoo.com)
St Lawrence - Rena Nelson (rena_nelson@me.com)
St Ouen - Lisa Neil (Lisaneil@happymail.co.uk)
St Saviour - Ruth Le Gresley (ruth.sheehan57@googlemail.com)
Team Jets - Taryn Perkins (taynqueree@gmail.com)JNA Safeguarding Officer
Ann-Marie Pereira (annmarie.pereira1@icloud.com)
The above is contactable by anyone with concerns but also there to give support to any of the Club Safeguarding Officers. If anyone wishes to take on the role of JNA Safeguarding Officer please contact Ann-Marie in the first instance.
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Training and Courses for Club Safeguarding Officers
If you are involved in Coaching or are your Clubs Safeguarding Officer then you should be completing the Child Protection Levels 1 and 2. Coaches ideally should attend Level 1 Child Protection and have their Basic and Emergency First Aid. It is best practice to completed these every three years. There is also a Jersey Multi-Sport Time to Listen Course available. Unfortunately England Netball are yet to acknowledge this course but as we have to travel to the UK to take their course this is worth doing if you are the Club Safeguarding Officer.
If you are interested in attending any of these courses please see Jersey Sports list of workshops as well as speaking to your club secretary for any news on the latest course or email jerseynetball@gmail.com.
Click here to access guidance if you need to report a safeguarding concern to England Netball.
Children and Families Hub
The Children and Families Hub is made up from representatives from a number of States’ departments and other bodies whose work includes care for vulnerable children and young people. It provides a single point of contact for any concerns, including enquiries from professionals such as teachers and doctors, or from members of the public and family members.
Children and Families Hub allows agencies to work together more closely, ensuring that information is shared appropriately and that responses are timely and coordinated. Please get in touch with them on 01534 519000 or by email at childrenandfamilieshub@gov.je
