Awareness of Grooming Behaviours

Close relationships are built between coaches and young people across sport, therefore it is key that all members understand how to correctly identify grooming behaviours.

NSPCC Learning provide an excellent resource at learning.nspcc.org.uk

In promoting positive safeguarding procedures for young people, England Boxing advise coaches:

• Never facilitate 1:1 training sessions
• Always have another adult in a vehicle
• Include parents/carers in communications
• Avoid purchasing items for young people
• Work alongside other club coaches
• Don’t attend boxing trips on your own
• Consider behaviours in social situations
• Be aware of the role of a ‘position of trust’

For more information please view the England Boxing safeguarding resources online.