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Advice about reducing the risk of the grooming process taking place to prevent children from being sexually harmed.

Learn more about how our safeguarding consultants work with system partners in England to strengthen safeguarding in sport. 

In June 2025 we ran our first ‘Safeguarding in the High-Performance System Forum’, developed in partnership with UK Sport and the Ann Craft Trust. 

Definition of sexual abuse Sexual abuse is when a child is forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities.

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.

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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.

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.

Supporting your child in their sporting life Knowing how to best support your child can be difficult, especially during emotional times like matches, performances, competitions or selection stages.

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

Learn more about what you need to know to choose the right training for your role in sport or physical activity.

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.