This guidance details the purpose, knowledge and skills required for an Investigator role. An investigation is required as part of a sport's organisations safeguarding and child protection case management process.
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.
Photo and film consent
Who needs to give consent?
The child or young person should always be asked if they are happy to have their image taken or filmed.
Use our checking tool to help you decide if a digital app or platform is suitable for your sports organisation. Helps you assess risks and can support decision-making.
Definition of emotional abuse
Emotional abuse is the emotional maltreatment of a child, which has a severe and persistent negative effect on the child’s emotional development.
In this blog for Black History Month 2024, Liza Ware looks at why it's important for sport and physical activity organisations to reflect on how they are tackling inequalities.