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A blog written by Samantha Lawrence at the CPSU on why tackling online gender-based violence in sport is important to her as a mum. 

In this blog Samantha Lawrence talks about learning from the latest NSPCC CPSU podcast episode to keep children and young people safe online in sport. 

In this blog Graham Smith talks about some best practices to help you manage and safeguard your social media presence in sport effectively.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used more in youth sports. Learn about the key principles for sports organisations to help them use AI responsibly in their organisations.

Safeguarding leads in Wales explored the impact of gambling and of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at this month’s Safeguarding Lead Support Forum in Cardiff.

Plan community events that are safe for all, making sure everyone knows what to do if something doesn't feel right, and run an event that has welfare and safeguarding built in. 

We have released our 2025/2026 annual review, demonstrating progress in youth sports safeguarding across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

In June 2025 we ran our first ‘Safeguarding in the High-Performance System Forum’, developed in partnership with UK Sport and the Ann Craft Trust. 

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Sport and Leisure training is designed to give safeguarding leads the clarity, skills and confidence they need to recognise concerns early, respond appropriately and help create a culture where children can thrive.

Learn more about how our safeguarding consultants work with system partners in England to strengthen safeguarding in sport. 

Here are our top tips to help you create a safe, positive environment for children this Christmas holidays. Use our checklist and key contact numbers.

Sports clubs across the UK urged to support NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign after almost 50% rise in Helpline contacts.

We’ve updated our Parent's Hub information, advice and guidance to help parents better understand what makes a good club — especially when it comes to competitions.

What better way to celebrate National Safeguarding Week in Wales, than bringing together people from across the nation’s sports to share their expertise on keeping children safe?

Learn why, as part of a safeguarding framework, checklists can be an essential tool for coaches, welfare officers, and club leaders to manage their duty of care effectively, especially when things get busy.

Sport is still a positive place for children – and more adults are contacting our Helpline to keep it that way. Read about the latest insight from NSPCC Helpline.

In this blog we talk about why neuroinclusive sport matters, using people's strengths, why safeguarding leads need to be aware of this and practical tips.

Learn how to respond with empathy in the moment if you receive a concern about child abuse, whether it’s from a child, a parent, or is something you’ve seen.

In this blog, Cerri talks about why it was important to bring young people into the conversation at the Wales Safeguarding Support Forum and hear from them directly.

In this blog, Joe, talks about the role the NSPCC Helpline can play in supporting staff and volunteers running holiday activities this summer.