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All sports organisations should have processes in place to ensure that they provide a safe and welcoming environment for 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 impact of bullying in sport Bullying behaviours can cause negative experiences for children and young people taking part in sport.

Photography and filming in changing rooms Mobile phones in changing rooms Mobile phones can pose a safeguarding risk if they are used to take photos or video footage in changing rooms or shower areas.

Learn more about 'A Safeguarding Code for Martial Arts', good safeguarding practice and additional risks and considerations for martial arts organisations.

Find out more about the structure of dance sector, the safeguarding challenges and what safeguards should be put in place.

How to involve children and young people The planning required to engage and involve children and young people will vary depending on the size of your organisation, your budget and how you would like to include them.

In 2022, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its final report looking at child sexual abuse across multiple organisations.

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

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.

Using a safeguarding communication plan will help you to ensure that the people across your organisation or sports activity are aware of the safeguarding work taking place and understand their own role in keeping children safe.

Here we provide leaflets and videos to give you more information, as well as links to organisations for further help.

Discover what safeguarding training is available for your staff and volunteers to build on their existing knowledge and skills.

Industry-leading bespoke safeguarding training programmes, and consultancy services to help you keep children and young people safe in sport, leisure and physical activity.

Each year the NSPCC hosts its People Awards. We asked Genevieve to pen a blog and share with us what it’s like to be a volunteer for the CPSU.

What you can do to encourage positive sports parents Your relationship with parents and carers is so important and rewarding.

Photo and film consent Who needs to give consent? The child or young person should always be asked if they are happy to have their image taken or filmed.

All parents and carers should feel confident to spot any possible signs of abuse and know what to do.

How sports organisations have involved children and young people Here are some examples of how some sports organisations have involved young people within their settings.

In this blog find out how we supported organisations during their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games