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The basics of safeguarding

In this podcast, we discuss what safeguards sports clubs and organisations should have in place to create a safe environment for all children and young people.

Safeguarding at sports events

In this podcast, we discuss how your organisation can ensure your sports event stays safe for all children and young people.

Self-assessment tools

Is your organisation doing everything it could be to keep children and young people safe in sport? These online self-assessment tools will help you find out.

Online Safety Part 3 - cyberbullying in sport

In this podcast episode, Liza Ware, CPSU Senior Consultant, discusses keeping children and young people safe online with fellow colleagues from the NSPCC online safety team.

Beyond sport: a statistical look at concerns

Sport is a safe space for many children and young people, with the latest research from the CPSU and Loughborough University showing that 55% of child safeguarding concerns raised were from outside of sport.

Online Safety Part 2 - sharing images online

In this podcast episode, Liza Ware, CPSU Senior Consultant, discusses keeping children and young people safe online with fellow colleagues from the NSPCC online safety team.

Safe use of changing facilities

This briefing provides guidance on how to safeguard children and young people when they are using changing facilities, and includes recommended levels of adult supervision and examples of changing room policies.

Online Safety Part 1 - social media and online platforms

In this podcast episode, Liza Ware, CPSU Senior Consultant, discusses keeping children and young people safe on social media and online platforms with fellow colleagues from the NSPCC online safety team.

Positions of trust – FAQs about the changes

We have put together a document to answer your frequently asked questions about this change to the law regarding positions of trust.

Press Release - NSPCC appoints Aaron Prior as new head of Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)

The NSPCC is delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Prior as the new Head of the Child Protection in Sport Unit. Aaron will officially step into the role on 14th April 2025.

Making safe and fair decisions about membership

This publication from Nacro guides National Governing Bodies through the process of making safe and fair membership decisions about those with criminal records.

Child abuse in a sports setting

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