Welfare
Club welfare officers
Welfare Officer - Sam Brotherhood
Email: samsportscoach@gmail.com
Phone: 07825 612692
Welfare Officer - Nikki Clark
Email: nicci.clark@talk21.com
Phone: 07879 410252
The Welfare Officer will:
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Deal with confidential matters that may arise related to athletes and have an understanding and an appropriate way to such matters.
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Be responsible for the promotion of codes of conduct to members, parents and young people.
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Receive, record and pass on to the NGB Child Protection officer, any concerns relating to the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults
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Provide advice on the development of activities for young people within the club/organisation.
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Support the registration of all personnel involved in activities for young people with the club/organisation (CRB checks).
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Recognise the difference between poor practice in according to club rules and matters that would be seen as welfare issue.
External resources and support
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UKA Welfare Team
Lead Child Protection Officer - David Brown
Email: dbrown@uka.org.uk
Phone: 0121 713 8450
Athlete and Club Compliance and Wellbeing Manager - Jane Fylan
Email: jfylan@englandsathletics.org
Phone: 0121 713 8450
National Contacts
NSPCC helpline
Phone: 0808 800 500
NSPCC Child Protection in Sports Unit
Phone: 0116 234 7278
Website: www.thecpsu.org.uk
Childline
Phone: 0800 1111
Careline
Phone: 0208 541 1177
Local Contacts
Norfolk County Council Children’s Services – 0344 800 8020
Norfolk County Council Children’s Services LADO team – 01603 223473
Norfolk Police Child Protection – 101 or 999