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Live events and livestreaming You might want to use livestreaming or video conferencing in your sport or activity for: online events group coaching or training sessions competitions, shows, galas or grading events promoting and marketing the club or events Make sure you consider the safeguarding implications of sharing your event or activity.

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

Sports organisations have an important role to play in creating a positive culture to challenge bullying behaviour. 

We want to make sure everyone can access the information provided on this website regardless of their ability or disability.

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.

Photography and filming policy and procedures What is a photography and filming policy? Your photography and filming policy should clearly state your approach to photos and videos of children and young people taking part in your sport, club, activity, event, or session.

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. 

A sitemap of the CPSU website.

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.

Child abuse is any form of physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment or lack of care that leads to injury or harm.

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.

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.

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.