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Safer recruitment - Advertising a role

Prior to recruiting to your chosen role, it’s important to plan and prepare for the hiring process, so that your organisation's values and ethos is clear.

Contact us - Helplines

If you think a child is in immediate danger Don't delay – call the police on 999 straight away.

Information for parents - How to spot abuse

Knowing when something is wrong It’s vital that all parents and carers can spot any possible signs of abuse and know what to do.

How can the NSPCC helpline help you?

The NSPCC helpline is a free service available to adults to seek advice or report safeguarding concerns. The service is open to all adults, including parents and professionals.

Child abuse in a sports setting - Sexual abuse

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

Assess my organisation

All sports organisations should have processes in place to ensure that they provide a safe and welcoming environment for children and young people.

Putting safeguards in place - Safeguarding procedures

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.

Preventing bullying in sport - The impact of bullying

The impact of bullying in sport Bullying behaviours can cause negative experiences for children and young people taking part in sport.

Involving children and young people - How to involve children and young people

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.

Mental health and wellbeing - Barriers and benefits

There is a wide range of mental health and wellbeing problems that can affect young people for many different reasons.

Writing safeguarding plans guidance - Communication plans

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.

Safeguarding d/Deaf and disabled children - Resources

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

Information for parents - Resources

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

Involving parents and carers in sport - What sports clubs can do

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

Involving children and young people - How others have involved children and young people

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.

Photography - Photography by parents and spectators

Photography by parents and spectators at events Most spectators – especially competitors’ family and friends – will want to take photos or videos at sports events.

Safeguarding talented and elite athletes

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