by admin | Aug 4, 2025 | News, Safeguarding
The cross-party motion — proposed by Liberal Democrat Councillor Karen King and seconded by Labour Councillor Ceri Cawley — passed unanimously at the meeting of the Full Council on 31st July 2025. The recording of this public meeting is now available to watch. In...
by admin | Aug 1, 2025 | Press Release, Safeguarding
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has become the first local authority in the UK to formally back the introduction of a National Safeguarding Framework for Extracurricular Activities. The cross-party motion — proposed by Liberal Democrat Councillor Karen King and...
by admin | Jul 18, 2025 | News, Safeguarding
Across the UK, thousands of children and vulnerable adults participate in sports, arts, and other extracurricular activities where safeguarding standards are inconsistent, inadequate, or absent entirely. We’re calling for consistent safeguarding standards across all...
by admin | Feb 21, 2025 | Press Release, Safeguarding
The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of all participants within the dance sport community. This statement comes in response to the recent conviction of Antonio Franchitti, a former director of the...
by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Safeguarding
The BDSA puts safeguarding principles at the heart of its governance. No one should ever be in a position where they are not supported and encouraged to seek support. While we recognise that we have our safeguarding freephone line and the besafe@bdsassociation.com...
by admin | Jun 24, 2024 | Press Release, Safeguarding
The British DanceSport Association (BDSA) is taking a stand against inappropriate behaviour in the world of ballroom dancing and continues its mandate to succeed where others have failed. As the governing body for dance sport in the UK with membership at a record...
