What is a SPOC?
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ encourages all projects, broadcasts and productions to identify a named person from the production team who will act as the SPOC (Safeguarding Point of Contact). The SPOC is responsible for:
• Promoting a culture of safeguarding across the production/event
• Receiving any safeguarding concerns from crew, cast, parents etc
• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records, including a log of received concerns
• Escalating safeguarding concerns in line with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safeguarding requirements
Who Can Be a SPOC?
You certainly do not need to be a safeguarding expert to take on the SPOC role, but you do need to:
• Be aware of your organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures, if different to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
• Be available to locally manage any safeguarding issues on production
• Be contactable via email/phone and present in studio/location during identified hours
• Hold a suitable, in-date Criminal Record Check (such as a DBS or PVG)
• Have undertaken safeguarding training, such as:
- Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Staff/Freelancers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safeguarding Advanced Training (available on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Academy)
- Indies / Third Parties: A relevant safeguarding course such as
What Support is Available?
We know this may be the first time you are taking on the SPOC role. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ offer a range of support and with appropriate organisations to ensure you can effectively fulfil your role:
• Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ SPOC Peer Support Group - monthly online meetings from April to August. If you are interested in being added to the group, email the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safeguarding Team
• Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ / Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios staff can speak to a Working With Children Advisor for general support
• The has extensive information regarding Child Performance Licensing and employment
How To Report A Concern
If you have a non-urgent safeguarding concern about a child, vulnerable adult or a person behaving inappropriately towards a child, please use one of the following methods to contact the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safeguarding Team:
- Click the button at the top-left of the page
- Email the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Safeguarding Team (Office hours only; Mon-Fri 0900-1700hrs unless by prior arrangement)
- Indies / Third Parties should contact their Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Commissioner / Exec
