Photos and videos are great for celebrating and promoting young people's involvement in sports. But steps should be taken to ensure the safe use of images by identifying the risks and mitigating them.
Photography in changing rooms and showers
A growing number of incidents involving inappropriate or illegal photography of children in changing and shower areas of many sports and leisure facilities are being reported.
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.
We’re asking sports parents to play their part and talk to their children about how they can bring out their best. Find out how your sport, club or organisation can support the 2025 KYCSIS campaign.
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.
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.
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 is a safeguarding policy statement?
A safeguarding policy outlines your safeguarding intension to protect children and young people whilst in your care.