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Concerns about Poor Practice and Possible Abuse

What you should do?

If a young person discloses, indicates or complains that he or she is being abused (by an adult or another child) or other information is obtained which raises concerns about the welfare of a young person immediate action should always be taken.

In the first instance this means reporting concerns to the ‘Designated Person’ either directly or through a line manager, supervisor or lead coach.

Northumberland Sport Procedure

Northumberland Sport have a reporting procedure which is available in the Northumberland Sport Child Protection Policies and Procedures. The procedure is based on the fundamental responsibility to report and place information with appropriately trained personnel and partner agencies so that they can be investigated.

Contact Information

The Designated Child Protection Officer for Northumberland Sport is Malcolm Moore.

If your line manager or the designated person is not available and or delay will place the child in danger you should report your concerns directly to the local Childen’s Services Team or the Police.