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The impact of social media use on young athletes' body image

In this podcast episode, we talk to Swim England about the impact that social media can have on young people's body image and what changes sport can make to ensure that their wellbeing is supported online.

Help and advice

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

Mental health in sport - Barriers and benefits

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.

Mental health in sport - Psychological safety

A psychologically safe culture helps to create an environment where young people can thrive, even in a high-pressure environment.

Mental health in sport - Taking care of yourself

The average UK employee spends more than 80,000 hours working in their lifetime, so looking after our wellbeing at work is really important.

Sitemap

A sitemap of the CPSU website.

Safeguarding talented and elite athletes

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

Building a collective culture of safety

In this episode, Connor from the NSPCC Young Person's Board for Change interviews our safeguarding panel about how to build a collective culture of safety within sport.

Paul, Parks and Podiums

This blog by Paul Stephenson touches on the complexities sport NGBs face when making decisions on a person’s suitability to return to participation or coaching, after allegations or concerns raised.

Online safety and social media

Online technology is changing the way people communicate and interact on a daily basis. Find out how this affects clubs and other sports organisations.

Child abuse in a sports setting - Domestic abuse

What is domestic abuse? Domestic abuse describes violence or abuse used by one person over another within intimate relationships or families.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and why this matters in sport

This webinar looks at what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are, the effects this has on the developing brain and how sport can help overcome toxic stress.

Chaperone – role description

This is a sample role description for a chaperone responsible for protecting and looking after children in sport.

Safeguarding talented and elite athletes - Balancing training with looking after the body

Sport, by definition, requires a significant level of physical exertion.

Supporting safeguarding at Paris 2024

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

Preventing bullying in sport - Addressing and reporting bullying

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.

Safeguarding LGBTQ+ young people

Find out how supporting LGBTQ+ young people in your club or activity can create and promote an inclusive environment for all.

Sport England – Uniting the Movement

Sport England - Uniting the Movement. A 10-year strategy, launched in 2021 with a vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity.

Information for parents

It's your right as a parent to be able to check how well a sports club is run.

Safeguarding in the dance sector

We take a deeper dive into the dance sector to understand how safeguarding is approached in the activity and explore some of the challenges faced by the sector.