Safeguarding at Boccia England
To report a concern, please complete this form or
Call us directly on 0115 967 8455
If someone is in immediate danger, please call 999.
Report a Concern
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At Boccia England, creating a safe, positive, and welcoming environment is our highest priority. We want everyone to enjoy boccia in an atmosphere free from harm, bullying, poor practice, or abuse.
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Whether you are a player, coach, official, volunteer, or supporter, you play a role in helping to protect and support others in our community.
If you ever experience, see, or hear something that makes you feel uncomfortable, please let us know as soon as possible.
REPORT A LOW LEVEL Concern
Examples of low level concerns include (but not limited to):
- Bullying
- Harassment, hazing and sexual harassment
- Professional poor practice by Boccia England staff or coaches
- Wellbeing concerns
If you have a concern, doubt, or sense of unease (no matter how small) then please report this to Boccia England by completing the form below.
If a child or adult is in immediate danger or a hate crime has been committed, please contact the police, social care services or the NSPCC immediately.
OUR STANDARDS
As the National Governing Body for boccia, we have both a moral and legal duty to uphold the highest standards of care.
We are proud to have achieved the Child Protection in Sport Unit’s Advanced Safeguarding Standard, which provides a strong framework to:
- Keep children and young people safe,
- Promote best practice, and
- Support everyone in creating a positive sporting environment.
CONTACT OUR SAFEGUARDING TEAM
If you have any queries, concerns, or would like to talk something through, please reach out to our Safeguarding Team:
- Sarah Gray – Lead Safeguarding Officer – 07355 627313
- Will Evans – Deputy Lead Safeguarding Officer – 07809 374771
- Emma Holmes – Deputy Lead Safeguarding Officer
Email: safeguarding@bocciaengland.org.uk
Policies and Guidance
Safeguarding Policies
Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Safeguarding Summaries and Guides
Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People Guide – Updated September 2024
Safeguarding and Protecting Children Summary
Safeguarding and Protecting Adults Guide – Updated May 2024
Safeguarding and Protecting Adults Summary
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Guidance
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Guidance
DBS – Disclosure & Eligibility Online Workshop
DBS Checks in Sport – Working with Children
DBS checks in Sport – Working with Adults
Guidance
Stay Safe in boccia- Leaflet for players
Guidelines for boccia events and competitions
Guidance for the use of photographic and recorded images
Partner Organisation Resources
Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) Resource Library
Buddle Safeguarding Children and Young People
Boccia England Case Management Group
Case Management Group – Terms of Reference
Online Safeguarding Training
NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport and Physical Activity online training
Ann Craft Trust’s Safeguarding Adults in Physical Activity and Sport eLearning
Additional Support
Support for anyone raising a safeguarding concern
Support for anyone that is the subject of a safeguarding concern