Safeguarding refers to the process of protecting children (and adults) to provide safe and effective care. This includes all procedures designed to prevent harm to a child.

You can find more information about safeguarding in sport from the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU).

To report an incident please contact the relevant Local Authority Designated Officer, Social Services, Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), NSPCC or the Police.

team BEDS&LUTON

LEAD OFFICER

Clare Fitzboydon - Director

E: Clare@teambedsandluton.co.uk

T: 07961 219 743

DEPUTY OFFICER

Gill Morrow - Senior Relationship Manager for Children & Young People

E:gill@teambedsandluton.co.uk

T: 07961 221559

SOCIAL SERVICES

• Central Bedfordshire Council - 0300 300 8585
• Luton Borough Council - 01582 547653
• Bedford Borough Council - 01234 718700
• Outside of hours please use the Central Bedfordshire Council Number - 0300 300 8123

CHILD PROTECTION IN SPORT UNIT (CPSU)

• T: 0116 234 7278
• E: cpsu@nspcc.org.uk

NSPCC

• T: 0808 800 5000
• E: help@nspcc.org.uk

POLICE

Bedfordshire Police Public Protection Unit - 01234 846960 or 101

Chris Jennion

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Bedford Borough Council

01234 276693

LADO@bedford.gcsx.gov.uk

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) / Allegations Manager

Central Bedfordshire Council

cs.accessandreferral@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

0300 300 8142

Paul James

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Luton Borough Council

01582 548069

paul.james@luton.gov.uk

GYMNASTICS

As a result of a number of allegations of bullying and abuse being reported by gymnasts and their parents a new dedicated helpline has been set up by British Athletes Commission and the NSPCC.

The helpline is available on 0800 056 0566 from 8am-10pm on weekdays and 9am-6pm on weekends.

You can also email your concerns at any time to help@nspcc.org.uk.

For more info about this you can visit the NSPCC Page