Safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement

The Club recognises its moral and legal responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and adults at risk and will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children and Adults at risk are respected and valued.

• All individuals, regardless of gender, race, age, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, and religious or political beliefs, have equal right to protection from abuse, exploitation and neglect.
• All individuals have the right to participate, enjoy and develop through sport, in a safe and inclusive
• All staff have a responsibility to report and to act on any suspicion or disclosure that a child/Adult at risk is at risk of harm.

Key Contacts

The Strategic Safeguarding Lead is Matthew Collecott (Operations & Finance Director). safeguarding@tottenhamhotspur.com.

The Head of Safeguarding and Welfare is Shauna McAllister; the role has overall responsibility for our safeguarding provision and arrangements. Please contact 07879 997839 / safeguarding@tottenhamhotspur.com.

Safeguarding Managers are responsible for the day to day safeguarding with in their areas.

• The Academy Safeguarding Manager is Tim Ford: 07392080266, Email: Tim.Ford@tottenhamhotspur.com
• The Foundation Safeguarding Manager is Natalee Hibbert – 07384258758, Email: natalee.hibbert@tottenhamhotspur.com
• The Women & Girls Safeguarding Manager is Sandra Barratt – 07384818062, Email: sandra.barratt@tottenhamhotspur.com
• The Global Football Development Designated Safeguarding Officer is Lauren Cotton – 07384117643, Email: lauren.cotton@tottenhamhotspur.com

Each area of the club also has a team of Designated Safeguarding Officers who work alongside the Safeguarding Managers to drive operational best practice.

If You Have a Concern...

Reporting and escalation procedure: If you have a concern about the safety or welfare of a child or adult at risk on one of our activities, please take immediate action:

• In the first instance, speak with the person in charge of supervising the activity who will share your concern to a Safeguarding Team.
• If you cannot speak with someone at the time, contact a member of the safeguarding team via phone (contact details listed above) or the safeguarding referral email address safeguarding@tottenhamhotspur.com.
• A member of the team will respond to your email and advise on the next best course of action.
• Please note that your concern will be managed sensitively and information will only be shared if it is necessary to ensure the safety of a child or adult at risk.

If the concern requires an immediate police, social work or health response:

Police / Ambulance / Fire: Call 999 for report an emergency.

Police (non-emergency): Call 101 to report a crime to local police.

NHS: Call 111 when you need medical help fast.

Club Policies

• Safeguarding Children
• Safeguarding Adults
• Safeguarding Code of Conduct
• Safeguarding: Reporting Low-level Concerns
• Managing allegations against staff and volunteers
• Online Safety
• Equality & Diversity Charter
• Women's Night Safety Charter
• Safer Recruitment
• Stadium Safeguarding Plan

For independent advice and support:

• NSPCC football helpline: 0800 023 2642 operating Monday to Friday 8am to 10pm and Saturday to Sunday 9am to 6pm.  
• The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) can also be contacted by calling 0808 801 0331 or by visiting their website.