i-Protect Self Assessment - Part 2 | Safe Sport International

i-Protect – Self-Assessment – Part 2

Well done for completing the i-Protect learning modules, and for reviewing or developing your safeguarding policy and guidance documents.

The following questions will help ensure your club is able to evidence itself as a safe space for athletes.

Having followed the guidance templates provided, you will be pleasantly affirmed by what you have now successfully put in place.

You can save your progress at any time by selecting “Save progress and continue later” at the bottom of the form.

Important note Please ensure you have created your club safeguarding policy and guidance documentation before completing this Self-Assessment. There are a few FAQs at the bottom of this page, which you may find helpful to read first.

1 – The involvement of children and safeguards in place

Please read and answer all questions as carefully and honestly as you can.

Our club has a clear and detailed overview of the ways in which children and young people are involved and the activities offered to them in the club: i.e., grassroots sport, elite sport, games, local, regional or national competitions, refereeing at any level coaching other young people or adults, acting as mascot or as ball boy or girl, etc.(Required)

All the roles and all the people interacting with children and young people in the club (staff volunteers, parents, referees, sport managers, doctors, etc.) are identified in the club's safeguarding documents and the nature of their interaction with children is clearly defined.(Required)

The policy is officially endorsed by staff at the highest level of your club an all staff, volunteers, caregivers or other representatives have signed up to the policy.(Required)

2 – Procedures for responding to safeguarding concerns

Your club provides children and young people with information about their rights and about who they can turn to if they are worried, in a process which empowers them and including information on what is likely to happen following disclosure.(Required)

Your club has consulted with children, parents/caregivers and staff as part of the initial development and/or ongoing review of your response system.(Required)

3 – Advice and support

Relevant local, regional and/or national level child protection agencies, organisations, institutions and services are identified and known to all the stakeholders and contact has been established to ensure support on child safeguarding.(Required)

Your club ensures that staff members with special responsibilities for keeping children safe have opportunities to engage with specialist advice, support and information.(Required)

4 – Minimising risks to children

Risk assessments are available and conducted for activities, transport, accommodation and spaces.(Required)

Training is available to help staff and volunteers recognise the additional risks some children are exposed to, because of their race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, social background or culture.(Required)

5 – Guidelines on behaviour

Your club has guidance and expectations around activities that include time spent away from home, including placing children in the care of others and overnight stays.(Required)

Where clubs are involved in placing children in the care of others, frequent meetings are held with the child to discuss their experiences.(Required)

Your club has guidance on positive ways of managing the behaviour of children that do not involve physical punishment or any other form of degrading or humiliating treatment, and are age and gender appropriate.(Required)

6 – Recruiting, training and communicating

The recruitment process includes an interview, character/employment references and a background check in line with local legislation.(Required)

All staff, volunteers and relevant people with special responsibilities for safeguarding have access to regular additional training and specialist support.(Required)

Your club has consulted with children, parents/caregivers and staff as part of the initial development and/or on-going review of your club’s recruitment, training and communication.(Required)

7 – Monitoring and evaluation

Your club regularly monitors and evaluates policy.(Required)

Your club regularly monitors and evaluates advice and support.(Required)

Your club regularly monitors and evaluates recruitment, training, and communication.(Required)

The highest level of the club has the responsibility to oversee the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system.(Required)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are we being asked these further questions now?

These questions are your opportunity to recap, review and self-confirm what you have successfully put in place to make your club a safe space for athletes.

We have identified some areas we want to strengthen – what should we do?

That’s great! Simply review your documents against the provided templates and resources, and strengthen the areas you have identified.

Can we skip these questions and go straight to the i-Protect Club Badge?

No – this is an important review. The results will count towards the final declaration needed to secure your i-Protect Club Badge.

How do I contact SSI with any questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please raise a support request here.