Safeguarding

Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) is committed to providing safe and enjoyable activities and sporting opportunities for everyone.

We have both a moral and legal obligation to ensure the highest possible standard of care for children, young people, and adults who use our services.
We believe that children, young people, and adults have the right to be safe, secure, and free from harm.
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect, and to have their concerns listened to and acted upon.

To support this commitment, the following policy documents have been developed to provide guidance and raise awareness for all staff working for, or with, SASP, whether paid or unpaid.

Safeguarding Policies:

Children & Young People Adults

Laura Carter (She/Her)

Workforce Manager & Safeguarding Lead

E LCarter@sasp.co.uk

Laura leads our workforce development, both internally for staff and externally across the system. Laura is also our safeguarding lead and a member of the senior leadership team.

Jane Clark

School Games Organiser (Taunton & West Somerset) & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

T 07730 689657

E JClark@sasp.co.uk

Jane is a member of the SGO team delivering the School Games programme across Taunton and West Somerset creating festivals, competitions, and leadership programmes for children and young people.
Jane is also the School Rugby Manager for Somerset working in partnership with England Rugby and is Deputy Safegaurding Lead for SASP.

Laura Dyke (She/Her)

Community Resilience Young People Lead & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

T 07458 301514

E LDyke@sasp.co.uk

Laura manages the community resilience team at SASP, leading relational practice across communities, championing trauma-informed approaches and building trust and belonging through sport and physical activity to create lasting change.

Tracey Sweetland

Sport Welfare Officer

T 07745122510

E TSweetland@sasp.co.uk

Tracey is part of a national network to support safe sports practices across England. Tracey assists National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and local Somerset clubs in promoting good welfare for children, young people, and adults. Tracey provides guidance on safeguarding, connecting club welfare officers, and offering opportunities for skill development.

Safeguarding for your club or organisation

Visit our Training & Development page to find out how you can access the safeguarding training required for coaches and volunteers.

If you have any questions, you can contact the SASP office for advice on 01823 653990.

For more information about our Club Welfare Support, please click here.

Useful Resources

Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership

Are you a young person?

Is something worrying you? Do not keep it to yourself. Tell an adult you trust as soon as possible.

You can contact us about anything. Whatever your concern, it is always better to talk about it. We are here to support you in any way we can.
Call our office on 01823 653990 and ask to speak to either Laura Carter or Jane Clark.

We are not available 24/7, but you can always contact Childline on 0800 1111. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK and will not appear on your phone bill. You can call even if you do not have credit on your mobile phone.
You can also visit Childline’s Sport and Exercise information for advice on issues relating to sport.

Remember do not let anyone spoil the fun. Sport and physical activity should be enjoyable. They give you the chance to make new friends, try new activities, and surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Useful Links

CEOP Education

Online and offline safety advice and support

National Bullying Helpline

Help and advice on bullying in school and online

Childline

Support for you online or over the phone

Stonewall

Help and advice for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies