Safeguarding

 I would like to update you on recent developments in relation to safeguarding, Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Checks and ISA. 

 The implementation of Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) registration is on hold and under review.  Further detail can be found at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/10314055.stm

• Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks will no longer be required for those holding administrative roles (even if they affect policy), only those that are supervising / in the care of or in sole charge of young people should complete a check, please ensure people are not unnecessarily asked for checks as the forms will be returned and this causes unnecessary inconvenience to our volunteers. 
• CRB is shortly to go online, we are currently working on inputting verifier details and log ins for the start date of 26^th July. The admin cost of the online CRB check will be £11.15.  The admin cost of the paperwork process will rise to £16, please ensure you use the new ‘purple’ forms. We advise all to work to the online system. It is more efficient, quicker, paperless and allows us to check on progress.  More information will be available shortly on the EN safeguarding pages. 
• Regional Safeguarding Officers have been removed from the England Netball safeguarding structure and the priority is to encourage and support clubs in appointing Club Safeguarding Officers. An email has gone to all clubs on the membership database. Regions are asked to input CSO contact details on open market or email Ayesha with information.
• Time to Listen training will start to be rolled out in the regions from October. This is training created specifically for Club Safeguarding Officers. More information will be available shortly.   

 Further details on safeguarding can be found on the England Netball website by following the link http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/safeguarding/.

 Regards

 Emma Gibson

Safeguarding and Equity Manager

England Netball

9 Paynes Park, Hitchin, Herts. SG5 1EH

Tel: 01462 442344 Fax: 01462 442343 Mob: 07595 863991
Email: emma.gibson@englandnetball.co.uk
Website: www.englandnetball.co.uk