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Tackling inequalities: Black History Month

In this blog for Black History Month 2024, Liza Ware looks at why it's important for sport and physical activity organisations to reflect on how they are tackling inequalities.

Incident reporting form

A CPSU template you can use to create your own incident reporting form.

Safeguarding talented and elite athletes | CPSU

The talent pathway offers fantastic experiences for athletes. But there are specific factors that can make talented athletes more vulnerable to abuse.

Help and advice

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

NSPCC – Keeping children safe

Here are links to the NSPCC's advice on issues you may want to know more about to help keep your children safe, whatever their age.

Safeguarding talented and elite athletes | CPSU

The talent pathway offers fantastic experiences for athletes. But there are specific factors that can make talented athletes more vulnerable to abuse.

Safeguarding young LGBTQ+ athletes | CPSU

Supporting LGBTQ+ young people in sport to understand and reveal their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Why should I engage with safeguarding children?

Keep sport safe and fun.

Info for sports parents to help keep children safe | CPSU

It's your right as a parent to be able to check how well a sports club is run, for the sake of your child's safety and your peace of mind.

CPSU webinars

Details of upcoming webinars, and webinar recordings and resources from our past online events.

Child abuse in a sports setting | CPSU

A closer look at the different types of child abuse and some signs to look out for in the sporting environment.

Putting safeguards in place for children in sport | CPSU

Covers all the areas necessary for a safeguarding policy to create a safe environment for children and young people taking part in sport.

Photography – safeguarding children in sport | CPSU

Photos and videos are great for celebrating and promoting youth sport. But these steps should be taken to ensure the safe use of images.

Mental health and wellbeing in sport | CPSU

Taking part in sport can influence a young person’s mental health. There are steps that clubs can take to foster a mentally healthy, safe environment.

Introduction to case management

Case management refers to the process used to address safeguarding concerns. Case management tool part 1 of 8.

Child abuse in a sports setting | CPSU

A closer look at the different types of child abuse and some signs to look out for in the sporting environment.

Online safety & social networking in sport | CPSU

Online technology has changed the way people interact. Get advice about how to keep children safe online in a sports context.

Safeguarding LGBTQ+ young people

Supporting LGBTQ+ young people in your club or activity, to create and promote an inclusive environment for all.

Remote teaching and coaching

Safeguarding guidance for sports organisations and clubs on online teaching and coaching to help them stay in touch with teams and club members during the coronavirus pandemic.

Celebrating our volunteers at the NSPCC

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.