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Every local authority has a Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB).
The roles and responsibilities of LSCBs and the agencies that are represented on them are set out in the government guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children (2006).
LSCBs are responsible for local arrangements for protecting children and young people. They provide inter-agency guidelines for child protection. Club welfare officers need to be aware of their local LSCB guidelines.
Ideally, these contact details should be recorded within the clubs child protection policy and procedures, along with the NGB child protection lead officer details to ensure they are accessible to all club members if needed. Where there is any conflict between the LSCB guidance and that given by an organisation such as a sport NGB, the LSCB procedures will take precedence.
Where someone has concerns relating to anyone who holds a position of trust or responsibility for children or young people, these should be discussed with and reported to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
Government guidance about what action an individual should take to safeguard a child about whom there are concerns is contained in What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused (DCSF, 2006) (hard copies are available from DCSF Publications, call 0845 602 2260 or email dcsf@prolog.uk.com).
Further information about LSCBs is available on the Every Child Matters Website .
Resources for Local Safeguarding Children Boards
NSPCC services and resources to support the work of LSCBs.
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