Safeguarding at Sirens
Keeping every player safe is our first priority. Here is how we do it.
Sirens Netball Club · Affiliated to England Netball (Club ID 2077871)
Sirens Netball Club is committed to keeping every player safe. We are affiliated to England Netball and follow its safeguarding and welfare policies. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and the welfare of our players always comes first.
Our commitment
All our coaches and volunteers are DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained and first-aid trained. Certificates are available to view on request.
Our safeguarding team+
Our Club Welfare Officer is Lucy Bunn. If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a player, you can contact them at netballclubsirens@gmail.com.
Raising a concern+
If you are worried about a child, please speak to a coach or our Welfare Officer as soon as possible. If a child is in immediate danger, always call 999.
- Club Welfare Officer: Lucy Bunn, netballclubsirens@gmail.com
- England Netball Safeguarding: safeguarding@englandnetball.co.uk
- NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
- Police: 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
Safe recruitment & DBS checks+
Everyone working with players at Sirens is recruited safely, with references and an enhanced DBS check, and completes safeguarding training before working with children.
Photography & social media+
We only take and share photos or videos of players with parent/carer consent, and we follow England Netball’s guidance on the safe use of images and social media. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Coach qualifications & first aid+
Our coaching is led by England Netball Level 2 qualified coaches. Coaches hold current first-aid certificates and safeguarding certificates, available to view on request.