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NSPCC campaign calls on parents to play their part in keeping children safe in sport

NSPCC campaign calls on parents to play their part in keeping children safe in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

The NSPCC and CPSU launch sports safety campaign aimed at eqipping parents with the knowledge and confidence to safeguard their child in sport.

Oct 03 2022
New sports safeguarding tools

New sports safeguarding tools

Topics: Safeguarding children

Find out about what's new on the CPSU website, including the new versions of our self-assessment tools, designed to be easier for you to use.

Aug 31 2022
Law change to protect teenagers from sexual abuse

Law change to protect teenagers from sexual abuse

Topics: Safeguarding children

From 28 June 2022, sports coaches and faith leaders will be recognised in law as being in “positions of trust” and so banned from engaging in sexual activity with under 18s in their care.

Jul 29 2022
Stay sun safe this summer

Stay sun safe this summer

Topics: Safeguarding children

A campaign to help sports coaches and outdoor activity leaders to safeguard children taking part in their activities and events during warm weather. 

Jun 08 2022
Working with Sport England to safeguard children in sport

Working with Sport England to safeguard children in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

We're working in partnership with Sport England to level up access to sport and physical activity across the country, by co-deliver the Uniting the Movement strategy.

May 10 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and safeguarding in sport

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and safeguarding in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

Keep up-to-date here with the latest information and resources about coronavirus and safeguarding in sport.

Apr 26 2022
We've launched an exciting new project with the FA

We've launched an exciting new project with the FA

Topics: Safeguarding children

The NSPCC's Child Protection in Sport Unit is taking on an exciting new project with the FA!

Mar 08 2022
Childline's We All Feel It campaign

Childline's We All Feel It campaign

Topics: Safeguarding children

Childline launches a new campaign 'We All Feel It' to support young people, in particular males, to reach out for mental health support.

Mar 02 2022
Helpline launched following an investigation into sexual offenses against children

Helpline launched following an investigation into sexual offenses against children

Topics: Safeguarding children

Police have commissioned an NSPCC helpline to provide support to children and their families following the arrest of Jonathon Clarke over sexual offenses against children.

Feb 03 2022
New study to improve concussion diagnosis

New study to improve concussion diagnosis

Topics: Elite athletes Safeguarding children

A concussion study being carried out by the University of Birmingham hopes to develop new technology to detect concussion on the pitch to prevent harm to athletes. 

Jan 05 2022