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It's important to have a clear set of guidelines to make sure your organisation deals with safeguarding concerns effectively. This page includes all the areas that should be included in a safeguarding policy to create a safe environment for children and young people taking part in sport.

Creating a safe environment can help keep children safer online whilst keeping in touch and staying up to date with your organisation.

This tool looks at each element of an effective case management process.

Responsible for ensuring that cases are dealt with fairly, equitably and within appropriate timescales. Case management tool part 3 of 8.

All young people have the right to enjoy sport, free from all forms of abuse and exploitation, and to be involved in decisions affecting them.

Addressing and reporting bullying To address bullying behaviour successfully, a whole club approach is needed, which includes coaches, volunteers, officials, young people, parents and carers.

Lower-level concerns It is important that all concerns are reported through an organisation’s procedures, including serious concerns and worries considered lower on the spectrum of behaviour.

What are safeguarding procedures? Safeguarding procedures outline how you will protect children and young people and what practical safeguarding measures will be put in place to do so.

It's important to maintain a culture of vigilance and support once an individual is in post.

Challenging bullying behaviour Many children and young people take part in some form of sport or physical activity, so while they are in your care it’s important that you’re creating a positive culture.

How and why you need to report safeguarding allegations to local authority designated officers, and what to expect when doing so.

It's your right as a parent to be able to check how well a sports club is run. Any good club will be happy to let you know what they have in place.

The talent pathway offers fantastic experiences but there are specific factors that can make athletes more vulnerable to abuse.

Social media best practice There are several ways in which sports organisations and activity providers can reduce the risk of harm to children and young people whilst using social media to promote their organisation or to communicate.

Responding to and reporting concerns It is not the responsibility of anyone working in a club, activity or organisation to decide whether or not child abuse has taken place.

For help in encouraging the positive involvement of parents and other spectators, youth sports clubs and organisations may wish to take a look at the following resources.

Using inclusive language that doesn’t discriminate against someone’s ability, age, race, religion, faith, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation helps to create an inclusive culture in your organisation.

Sports organisations have an important role to play in creating a positive culture to challenge bullying behaviour. 

How to involve children and young people The planning required to engage and involve children and young people will vary depending on the size of your organisation, your budget and how you would like to include them.

Taking photos and videos in sport Before taking any photos or videos, think about whether you should be doing so.