England Hockey is the national governing body for the sport of hockey in England, with over 1000 affiliated clubs. As part of its commitment to ensuring that young people are able to enjoy the sport of hockey, England Hockey has developed a Policy on Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey which AEHC have adopted. Called "SafeD" guidance, it was written in response to NSPCC guidelines and in line with Government guidelines. For more information on child welfare matters visit the England Hockey Website
All safeguarding issues should be referred, in the first instance, to Karen Smith Welfare Officer.
England Hockey has published an important new guide entitled Planning Safe Hockey.
All coaches and managers are expected to follow these guidelines to ensure good , safe practice.
Further information and resources are available using the link below:
Planning Safe Hockey - England Hockey
If you have a serious safeguarding issue and Karen is not available you should contact
England Hockey
[email protected]
01628 897500
07738 644171
Police 999
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Local social services (Cheshire East 0300123 5010)
England Hockey views all those within hockey as part of the Hockey Family. This includes all clubs, associations, other organisations and individuals with any involvement at any level. England Hockey believes that all members of the Hockey Family have responsibilities to help protect young people and England Hockey has developed their Safeguarding and Protecting Young People policy to help ensure that this happens. All hockey organisations should be aware that they and their members are bound by the following:
Karen Smith is a trained school Designated Safeguarding Lead and has attended EH Time to Listen hockey-specific safeguarding training.
If you are a junior member and have a concern please contact Karen Smith
Any accident/injury which occurs during training or a HOME game must be reported on the form below to Karen Smith within 24 hours by the Captain/Manager/Coach.