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

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.

Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport is our national campaign aimed at getting parents involved in their child's sporting life. For 2025, Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport will be taking place between 6 - 12 October 2025.

What is contextual safeguarding. Find out why it is important in order for you to help protect your young participants.

Third-party use of facilities There are a few key points to consider when determining supervision levels and responsibilities for third-party users of facilities.

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.

Facility operators need to address the challenges posed by unaccompanied children visiting (or left at) sports and leisure facilities.

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

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

Active partnerships (formerly CSPs) Introduction There are 43 active partnerships across England (formerly known as county sports partnerships), which work with local partners to increase participation in sport and physical activity.

Asking a few questions when your child is taking part in a combat sport competition will help you understand how it will run.

National governing bodies (NGBs) For advice about safeguarding in a particular sport, use the contact details below to contact the safeguarding lead for the sport’s governing body.