SAFEGUARDING

If a child is in urgent danger, call the Police on 999 or the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000

We at WGNBL take Child Safety as a priority, we are Adopting the Basketball England Safeguarding Policy therefore ensure to adhere to set policy at all times.

We are aware that situation may change in life so therefore althought we have athorisation to use images from previous seaons please do not hesitate to contact the league should an image not be suitable any more or may need to be removed from the website or any social media platforms.

Furthermore, do not hesitate to contact the Leagues welfare officer who will be more than happy to assist you further, alternatively use our report it if you see or suspect danger to a child or witnessed any event deamed inappropriate according to the leagues Rules & Code of conduct. Please note that an investigation can be carried out by WGNBL and any affiliated governing body where necessary. 

Alternatively, dependent on situation please report immediately/direct to the relevant governing bodies using information below:

If you are 18 or under and need confidential advice or support, please contact Childline on 0800 1111

Report a matter directly to Basketball England... www.basketballengland.co.uk/integrity/report-it

Alternatively, find your local Council contact... Post Code search or Gov.uk for more information.

Additional online information:

·         Basketball England safeguarding information... www.basketballengland.co.uk/integrity/safeguarding
·         If you need a DBS check, refer to... Basketball England DBS checks
·         Ann Craft Trust | Safeguarding Disabled Children & Adults at Risk
·         NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)
·         Advice & resources to help children and young people stay safe online | www.saferinternet.org.uk