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And we're back for Season 3 of the P Pod and kicking things off we talk to Tracey Sweetland, Sport Welfare Officer from Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) and member of the Sport Welfare Officer Network to talk about the importance of safeguarding children in sports and activities and how organisations can be supported to safeguard children effectively.

Reflective Questions Based on this Episode:

1. How can we move beyond compliance to create a genuine safeguarding culture in our organisations, where everyone feels responsible and confident to act on concerns?

• Consider how safeguarding is communicated, modelled, and embedded in everyday practice, regardless of your setting.

2. What practical steps can we take to engage and support volunteers, parents, carers, and other community members in understanding and fulfilling their safeguarding responsibilities?

• Reflect on common barriers (such as time, training, or misconceptions) and discuss ways to make safeguarding accessible and collaborative for all.

3. How do we ensure our safeguarding approaches are inclusive and responsive to the needs of children and young people with additional vulnerabilities or special needs?

• Discuss what adaptations, resources, or training might be needed to safeguard all children effectively, in any context.

Further details of topics discussed can be found on the SSCP Website: somersetsafeguardingchildren.org.uk

If you have any comments or questions from this podcast, or would like to be involved in a future episode please get in touch at ThePPod@somerset.gov.uk

To access the transcript for this episode go to The P Pod (somersetsafeguardingchildren.org.uk) and click on the episode for details.