When planning and running drop-in activities for young people, think about the ages and abilities of those who might attend, and how these might impact the sessions.
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.
In this episode, Samantha Lawrence and Louisa Street discuss practical ways to protect children and young people in sport from online risks while empowering them to navigate the digital space confidently.
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 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.
Taking part in sport can have both a positive and negative influence on young people’s mental health and wellbeing, and we need to try and minimise the risks where possible.
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?
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.
Online technology is changing the way people communicate and interact on a daily basis. Find out how this affects clubs and other sports organisations.
There are several things that sports organisations can do to contribute towards the ongoing wellbeing of their participants, as well as supporting those experiencing mental health problems.