We'd really appreciate it if you could take the time to fill out the sections below with as much detail as possible regarding any safeguarding concerns you may have. This will enable us to address the issues effectively. Once you've completed the form, a member of our national safeguarding team will get in touch with you as soon as they can using the contact information provided. Our goal is to respond to all concerns within 5 working days.
In case of immediate danger or if a criminal offense has occurred, please don't hesitate to contact the police right away at 999.
Your safety is our priority, and in some cases, we may need to share information with relevant agencies to ensure the safety of children and adults. However, rest assured that confidentiality will be maintained wherever appropriate, and information will only be shared with those who genuinely need to know.
Information-Sharing Consent Statement
Data Sharing for Safeguarding — Guidance & Principles
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK’ s data-protection regulator, explicitly states that data protection law does not prevent organisations from sharing information when required to safeguard a child — provided the sharing is lawful, fair, proportionate, and underpinned by a defined lawful basis.
The ICO’s “10-Step Guide to Sharing Information to Safeguard Children” sets out good practice for organisations handling safeguarding data: define the purpose, share only what is necessary, ensure secure systems, document decisions, and regularly review policies and procedures.
In sport and youth-work contexts, obligations to safeguard children and young people supersede purely administrative concerns about data privacy — i.e.“if you have reason to believe a child is at risk, you must share what you need to. ” This principle applies equally to clubs, coaches, welfare officers, and administrators.
If the situation arises that we feel for safety your data will be shared, you will be notified in advance and informed of which authority the information will be shared with.
Government guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-practitioners-information-sharing-advice
If you have any questions or need to speak with someone directly, please feel free to reach out to the appropriate safeguarding team at: safeguarding@igauk.com.
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