Safeguarding at Bloomsbury
At Bloomsbury Football, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All staff members, regardless of their role, understand their responsibility in keeping children safe.
We believe it is essential to take a proactive, transparent, and practical approach to safeguarding. We consistently review our processes, assessing new risks and exploring ways of ensuring the standards we set out in our policies are carried out in practice, all incidents and potential concerns are reported, and children and adults at risk’s wellbeing is held in the utmost importance.
Our Commitments
In order to effectively fulfil our responsibility to safeguard our members, it is essential that those working directly with children are well versed in spotting safeguarding concerns, managing urgent situations, and reporting concerns. To ensure this, all staff members involved in our programmes receive an in-person safeguarding onboarding session, achieve a minimum FA level 1 safeguarding children certificate, attend six annual safeguarding-specific CPDs, have an in-date enhanced DBS check, and are recruited in line with Safer Recruitment standards.
Club Welfare Officer
As part of his role as Head of Safeguarding and Governance, Peter Marment is our Club Welfare Officer. With a background in safeguarding, mental health, and football, Peter works closely with coaches, parents, and players to create an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment across the entire organisation.
Passionate about youth development and player welfare, Peter is the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns and is committed to upholding the highest standards of care and responsibility at Bloomsbury Football.
For any concerns, questions or reports Peter can be reached on 07514724242, p.marment@bloomsburyfootball.com or safeguarding@bloomsburyfootball.com.
ORGANISATIONS THAT CAN HELP
If you have a Safeguarding concern, there are organisations that can offer you support.
CEOP Safety Centre
CEOP support people who are worried about online abuse, or the way someone has been communicating online. You can find out more on their website.
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service for anyone in the UK aged under 19. You can find out more on their website.
CPSU
The CPSU keeps children safe in sport and physical activity. You can find out more on their website.
Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police is London’s police service. You can find out more on their website.
NSPCC
The NSPCC is a charity working to stop child abuse and neglect. You can find out more on their website.
Sporting Chance Clinic
Sporting Chance Clinic provide talking therapy services to sportspeople and support staff in sport. You can find out more on their website.
Kooth
Kooth is a judgement-free forum to get advice, help others and share your story. You can find out more on their website.
Our Safeguarding Policies
Safeguarding Policy
View our Safeguarding Policy in full by clicking here.
Privacy Notice
View our Privacy Notice by clicking here.
Whistleblowing Policy
View our Whistleblowing Policy by clicking here.
Complaints Policy
View our Complaints Policy by clicking here.
GDPR Policy
View our GDPR Policy by clicking here.
Safer Recruitment Policy
View our Safer Recruitment Policy by clicking here.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Policy
View our EDI Policy by clicking here.