Digital Test
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Complete the Digital Test by correctly answering the questions below and scoring 80% or more. When you pass the test you will receive a Digital Certificate.

Anyone taking up a position in a club should have their references checked even if you know them well.

Young people may be afraid to talk about their concerns

There is a level of harm, defined in the legislation, where statutory authorities will intervene if a child is in danger of abuse.

A child is legally defined as anyone under the age of 16

Parents are not allowed to take photographs of their children at a competition

Bullying is part of growing up and is not something that sports leaders need to be concerned about.

Safeguarding refers only to the safety of yourself within your family

You should always include your own opinion of what has happened when recording a young person’s disclosure

A person with a disability is less vulnerable to abuse than a person without a disability.

Sports organisation’s safeguarding is underpinned by legislation.