7.8 The key principles in responding to concerns

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A circle is at the centre. In the circle is a young female runner. Around the centre circle are five satellite circles with text in each one. 1. Safe for all. 2. Best interests. 3. Prevention. 4. Survivor centred. 5. Fair process.

Some key safeguarding principles should apply to responding to concerns. These cover the entire process, from receiving and managing reports, to making final decisions and caring for the victims and survivors.

These include:

• Everyone has the right to participate in sport in a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Children’s best interests are the primary consideration in all decisions relating to them.
• Preventing abuse, and speaking up about it, is everyone’s responsibility, but responding to concerns confidentially is the responsibility of key individuals.
• Case management processes should follow a victim and survivor-centred approach.
• Everyone, including those who face safeguarding allegations, has the right to a fair and transparent process.