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In this blog Samantha Lawrence talks about learning from the latest NSPCC CPSU podcast episode to keep children and young people safe online in sport. 

Meet the CPSU team Laura WhaphamCommercial Business Manager Laura joined the CPSU team in 2011.

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.

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.

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

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

Children First – Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Website: childrenfirst.

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

This NSPCC report compiles and analyses the most robust and up-to-date child protection data that exists across the four nations in the UK for 2020.

The case data collection tool is a piece of research coordinated between the CPSU and Loughborough University. The data collected is anonymised and analysed to identify themes and trends about safeguarding cases. 

Allies in sport help foster support, amplify marginalised voices, promote inclusivity, and serve as role models.

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

Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance relevant to professionals working with children and young people in sports settings.

Throughout the career of a young person on the talent pathway, parents and carers who are positively involved play a key role in their health and wellbeing as well as their overall success.

An induction checklist to help a new starter / volunteer settle in as soon as possible.

Parents can use this leaflet to help choose the right club or activity for their child. It lists the safeguards that sports bodies should have in place to keep children safe.

We're always pleased to respond to enquiries or provide advice around safeguarding children in sport.

Safeguarding standards provide a benchmark to help those involved in sport to make informed decisions, promote good practice, raise lower-level concerns and help to create a safe sporting environment for everyone.

Building and embedding safeguards Creating a safeguarding plan Using an effective safeguarding plan enables clubs, activities and organisations to meet their safeguarding responsibilities by setting out the work being done to make activities safer for everyone.

Safeguarding is still a priority even if sport and other physical activities for young people have come to a standstill.