If something's not right
Every competition and event puts young people’s wellbeing ahead of results. If you’re worried about someone, here’s what to do.
Worried about someone?
Is anyone in immediate danger?
Then tell our Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer (CWPO).
If you work in a school, college or club, your institution’s policy still applies, and we work alongside it.
You don’t need proof. Deciding what happened is the CWPO’s job, working with your institution and, where needed, Police Scotland or Social Work.
For parents and carers
Talk to their school or college first, or email us at safeguarding@scotesports.org.
In the Schools & Colleges Tournaments
| What's happened | What to do |
|---|---|
| Tech problem mid-match | Technical pause, then tell an admin |
| Match dispute or appeal | Support ticket on the Tournament Platform, within the time limits in the rules |
| Complaint or support | Support ticket on the Tournament Platform |
| Discrimination | Support ticket or safeguarding@scotesports.org |
| Safeguarding | Straight to the CWPO. Never through a support ticket. |
Policies
Our commitment to keeping children safe, who it applies to, and the rules for our people online and in person.
What to do if you are worried about someone, step by step, including the incident report form.
How we keep children and young people safe across our online spaces.
The standards we expect from staff, volunteers, Team Managers, players, parents, carers and spectators.
How we promote equality and prevent discrimination in our workforce and activities.
Our Making a Referral Guidance and Policy and our Secure Handling of Disclosure Information Policy are internal documents for our staff and volunteers. They are available on request from safeguarding@scotesports.org.
