Safeguarding

Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) is committed to providing safe and enjoyable activities and sporting opportunities for everyone.

We have both a moral and legal obligation to ensure the highest possible standard of care for children, young people, and adults who use our services.
We believe that children, young people, and adults have the right to be safe, secure, and free from harm.
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect, and to have their concerns listened to and acted upon.

To support this commitment, the following policy documents have been developed to provide guidance and raise awareness for all staff working for, or with, SASP, whether paid or unpaid.

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Safeguarding & Protecting Adults

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Safeguarding & Protecting Young People

If you have a safeguarding concern, contact the team:

Laura Carter (She/Her)

Workforce Manager & Safeguarding Lead

E LCarter@sasp.co.uk

Laura leads our workforce development, both internally for staff and externally across the system. Laura is also our safeguarding lead and a member of the senior leadership team.

Jane Clark

School Games Organiser (Taunton & West Somerset) & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

T 07730 689657

E JClark@sasp.co.uk

Jane is a member of the SGO team delivering the School Games programme across Taunton and West Somerset creating festivals, competitions, and leadership programmes for children and young people.
Jane is also the School Rugby Manager for Somerset working in partnership with England Rugby and is Deputy Safegaurding Lead for SASP.

Laura Dyke (She/Her)

Community Resilience Young People Lead & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

T 07458 301514

E LDyke@sasp.co.uk

Laura manages the community resilience team at SASP, leading relational practice across communities, championing trauma-informed approaches and building trust and belonging through sport and physical activity to create lasting change.

Safeguarding for your club or organisation

Club Welfare Support

We offer dedicated support to help clubs create safe and positive environments. Learn more about the support available from our Sport Welfare Officer.

Training & Development

You can also find information about the required safeguarding training for coaches and volunteers on our training page.

Useful Resources

Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership

Are you a young person?

Is something worrying you? Do not keep it to yourself. Tell an adult you trust as soon as possible.

You can contact us about anything. Whatever your concern, it is always better to talk about it. We are here to support you in any way we can.
Call our office on 01823 653990 and ask to speak to either Laura Carter or Jane Clark.

We are not available 24/7, but you can always contact Childline on 0800 1111. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK and will not appear on your phone bill. You can call even if you do not have credit on your mobile phone.

Click Here to visit Childline's Sport and Exercise information for advice on issues relating to sport.

Remember do not let anyone spoil the fun. Sport and physical activity should be enjoyable. They give you the chance to make new friends, try new activities, and surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Useful Links

National Bullying Helpline

A free confidential helpline offering advice and practical information to anyone experiencing bullying, including support for bullying at school, in the community, online or at work.

Stonewall

A UK rights charity campaigning for LGBTQ+ equality, providing information, guidance and advocacy to challenge discrimination and promote inclusion in workplaces, schools and wider society.

Childline

Call the helpline on 0800 1111

Childline

A free, confidential counselling service for children and young people aged 19 and under, providing support for worries including bullying, mental health, family issues and safety. Call the helpline on 0800 1111.

NSPCC Helpline

Call the helpline on 0808 800 500

NSPCC Helpline

The UK's leading children’s charity, who have been working to stop child abuse and neglect for over 140 years. NSPCC are the only UK children’s charity with statutory powers, which means they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse. Call the helpline on 0808 800 500.

Important Contacts

Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (and Adult Social Care) - 0300 123 2224

Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership - Early Help Advice Hub - 01823 355803

Safeguarding for your club or organisation

We offer dedicated support to help clubs create safe and positive environments. Learn more about the support available through our:
Club Welfare Support

You can also find information about the required safeguarding training for coaches and volunteers on our:

Training & Development Page

Useful Resources

Tracey and the Somerset Cricket Foundation

Safeguarding

If you have a safeguarding concern, contact the team:

Safeguarding for your club or organisation

Club Welfare Support

Training & Development

Useful Resources

Are you a young person?

Is something worrying you? Do not keep it to yourself. Tell an adult you trust as soon as possible.

Useful Links

Important Contacts

Safeguarding for your club or organisation

Useful Resources

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