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Help your organisation to create an inclusive culture which celebrates difference and welcomes everyone.

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

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.

Facility operators need to address the challenges posed by unaccompanied children visiting (or left at) sports and leisure facilities.

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

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.

Download all campaign assets and resources that support the 2025 Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week - Play your part.

Working together to safeguard children, statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

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

What a safeguarding plan should include  A good safeguarding action plan is a working document.

Mental health support It's okay to have rough patches.

Help us strengthen safeguarding in martial arts and combat sports by sharing our survey for parents and carers. 

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Definition of sexual abuse Sexual abuse is when a child is forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities.

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.

What you can do to encourage positive sports parents Your relationship with parents and carers is so important and rewarding.

Minimum safeguarding training standards ensure compliance, competency and consistency in your organisation.

The Sheldon Report investigated non-recent child sexual abuse in football. It was commissioned by the FA after survivors came forward in 2016 and includes recommendations for football, but are applicable to all sports.

Implementing an unaccompanied child policy There are 4 key considerations for facility operators to bear in mind when developing safeguarding arrangements.

Clear reporting procedures will ensure that any safeguarding concerns are passed on in a timely manner. Case management tool part 2 of 8.