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Safeguarding leads in Wales explored the impact of gambling and of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at this month’s Safeguarding Lead Support Forum in Cardiff.

This NSPCC report compiles and analyses the most robust and up-to-date child protection data that exists across the four nations in the UK for 2020.

An essential safety checklist for sports organisations that are planning trips away overnight and internationally. 

An introduction to photographing and filming children in sport safely, including how to go about creating a photography policy, what you are allowed to do and what you should be doing. 

Creating a safe environment can help keep children safer online whilst keeping in touch and staying up to date with your organisation.

Safety Goals is a unique partnership with the Premier League. We reach out to young people in communities and football club academies, using their connection with the game to help them speak up.

Here are some key tips that organisations can follow to create a culture of psychological safety and promote the wellbeing and performance of their athletes.

Grassroots sport is where play can be explored, confidence grows and friendships are made.

Our essential away day trips safety checklist for sport organisations.

A psychologically safe culture helps to create an environment where young people can thrive, even in a high-pressure environment.

Be aware of health and safety considerations when planning drop-in activities, and take steps to mitigate any potential risks.

Advice about reducing the risks posed by unexpected or adverse weather conditions at children's sports and activities.

The digital world is rapidly evolving – here, we highlight sport-specific resources for safeguarding children online, and point you towards the parts of the NSPCC website where you can keep up with what you need to know about online safety.

Elite pathways promise opportunity, but for young athletes, they also bring exposure to online abuse.

Listen to our latest podcast and find out more about previous CPSU podcasts.

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

These sport specific resources and guidance for photography and filming will help to keep children and young people safe from inappropriate use of images or videos.

A sitemap of the CPSU website.

Social media best practice There are several ways in which sports organisations and activity providers can reduce the risk of harm to children and young people whilst using social media to promote their organisation or to communicate.

As we come to the end of the year, we wanted to say a big thank you for working with the CPSU and, remind ourselves of the resources we published in 2024.