Safeguarding

A safe place to play

Clear welfare contacts, qualified coaching and published club standards help parents know who to contact and what to expect.

Qualified, checked and affiliated

Why parents can trust the club

KSS follows Basketball England safeguarding requirements and competition rules.

Coaches and relevant volunteers are checked and complete safeguarding training.

A Club Welfare Officer and separate alternative contact provide two reporting routes.

Club Welfare Officer

Report general safeguarding concerns through this route.

Alternative Welfare Contact

Use this independent route where a concern involves the Club Welfare Officer.

Independent support

You can also contact Basketball England directly for safeguarding advice or to report a concern.

Phone: 0300 600 1170 (Monday to Friday, 11am–3pm)

Email: safeguardingbasketball@basketballengland.co.uk

Online reporting: Basketball England Report a Concern

Club policies

The public pages below use the current club name, roles and welfare contact details.

Expected behaviour for players, parents, coaches, volunteers and spectators.

How registration, medical, attendance and communication information is used.

Registration, membership, fees, notice periods, refunds and club participation.

The complete 2026/27 policy pack is available by emailing kentshootingstars@gmail.com.