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We're here to provide expert safeguarding and child protection advice to sports organisations.

Guidance to support good practice of sharing information about child-protection concerns.

Online technology is changing the way people communicate and interact on a daily basis. Find out how this affects clubs and other sports organisations.

A sitemap of the CPSU website.

Advice and signposting to help people in safeguarding roles look after themselves, as much as they look after others. 

Decisions about cases are made at a number of stages. Organisations should seek to make defensible decisions which would withstand subsequent scrutiny. Case management tool part 6 of 8.

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

A selection of training and events that may be of interest to anyone involved in safeguarding children and young people in sport.

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.

Benefits for children and young people Young people are the lifeblood and future of most sports, and having their voice heard within your organisation will benefit everyone.

The following resources can help you to involve children and young people with decision making within your sports club or activity.

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.

Our aim To support the sport and physical activity sector to create a caring culture where children and young people are safe and thrive in sport.

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.

Keep sport safe and fun.

Sport, by definition, requires a significant level of physical exertion.

Photography and filming policy and procedures What is a photography and filming policy? Your photography and filming policy should clearly state your approach to photos and videos of children and young people taking part in your sport, club, activity, event, or session.

Everyone plays their part in safeguarding and protecting children and young people in sport.

What is a safeguarding policy statement? A safeguarding policy outlines your safeguarding intension to protect children and young people whilst in your care.

Digital resilience is crucial for navigating the connected world safely and confidently.