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The following resources can help you to support children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.

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.

Starting and maintaining the life of a performance or pathway athlete can be exciting, but also daunting, as it takes time to adjust and learn how to balance training with all the other things in life.

Recruiting, training and supporting staff and volunteers It is important to recruit and train the right people to work with children and young people within your club, activity or organisation.

You don't need to understand every aspect of a person’s specific disability, condition or sensory need; however you should consider their particular needs when planning your activity.

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.

Addressing and reporting bullying To address bullying behaviour successfully, a whole club approach is needed, which includes coaches, volunteers, officials, young people, parents and carers.

Challenging bullying behaviour Many children and young people take part in some form of sport or physical activity, so while they are in your care it’s important that you’re creating a positive culture.

To maintain a healthy lifestyle as a high-performance athlete, care should be taken to look after young people's mental and physical wellbeing.

Throughout the career of a young person on the talent pathway, parents and carers who are positively involved play a key role in their health and wellbeing as well as their overall success.

A young person on the talent pathway will undoubtedly experience change and challenges, which may make them feel under pressure at times.

A wide range of resources are available to help you make your sport or activity more accessible and inclusive for all children and young people.

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.

The following resources and guidance should prove useful in ensuring that sport and leisure facilities are properly safeguarded for use by children and young people.

Case management outlined  What is case management? Case management is a process used by organisations to address safeguarding concerns that may arise.

Advice from young people - how parents can play their part in sport Hear from Fionn as he chats with Chesley from the NSPCC.

Develop your knowledge and skills in safeguarding and protecting children and young people in sport with training courses, webinars, podcasts and more.

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.

Here are links to a variety of resources to combat bullying, whether it occurs within sport or off the playing field.