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Safe recruitment in sport

Help and advice from the Child Protection in Sport Unit

The majority of people who want to work or volunteer with children within sport are well motivated, and without them sports clubs and organisations could not operate.

Unfortunately some individuals are not appropriate to work with children and young people. It is therefore essential that you have effective recruitment and selection procedures for staff/volunteers to help screen out and discourage those who are not suitable from joining your club/organisation.

On these pages you'll find information and guidance for organisations about:

• Safe recruitment and selection procedures (PDF, 57KB)
• CPSU update: CRB eligibility criteria (PDF, 37KB)
• The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)
• Vetting checks

Sample forms

• Volunteer Application Form including Self Declaration (Northern Ireland) (PDF, 58KB)
• Sample Reference Form (PDF, 28KB)
• Sample Induction Process / Checklist (PDF, 40KB)
• Safer recruitment toolbox from the Safe Network.

For further help and advice, please contact the Child Protection in Sport Unit

Help for children & young people

ChildLine

0800 1111

Help for adults concerned about a child

Help and advice

0808 800 5000