Safeguarding
Besafe
England Netball's besafe email is now active - besafe@englandnetball.co.uk
This is specifically for anyone involved in Netball to use should they wish to report a concern about the welfare of a child in Netball. It can also be used to report concerns about the behaviour of a coach, official or other staff member/volunteer towards a child in Netball.
Any messages sent to this address will be received by England Netball's independent child protection consultant and monitored by their Lead Child Protection Officer.
CRB checks
West Midlands Netball is firmly committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all young people to play Netball. England Netball has introduced CRB checks as part of a process of safer recruitment of staff and volunteers working with young people in the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions...
What is a CRB check?
CRB stands for "Criminal Records Bureau". England Netball uses a type of check called an "Enhanced Disclosure".
An Enhanced Disclosure is a printed record containing information from the Police National Computer, local Police intelligence and a check of Government lists of those people banned from working with children and young people.
Does everyone working in Netball need to be checked?
No. An Enhanced Disclosure is not required for all roles in Netball, and the role title a person holds does not necessarily indicate whether or not they are eligible for a check.
To require a check, in general the type of work will involve regularly caring for, supervising, training or being in sole charge of children.
Examples include:
*Coach
*Assistant Coach
*Umpire
*Team Manager
*First Aider/Physiotherapist
*Scorer
*Welfare Officer
I already have a check from another organisation, do I really need another one?
Yes. The check is not portable from one job or organisation to another and therefore if you are working in Netball you will need to have an England Netball check. England Netball has taken expert advice on this.
How much does it cost?
For volunteers working in Netball the check costs £12.50. If you receive payment for the work that you do (outside of expenses for travel and subsistence) then the CRB charge an addition £36.00 which goes directly to the Home Office. So if you are not a volunteer it will cost you £48.50.
What do I need to do to get my crb check?
Please contact the Regional Office. The CRB check form and guidance notes will then be posted to you and a CRB check verifier will then visit your club.
For more FAQ's please visit the England Netball Website.
