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We have partnered with The Safeguarding Company to reach our shared audiences with new content and expert safeguarding advice and resources.

Child safeguarding in sport – assess my organisation | CPSU

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

Putting safeguards in place for children in sport | CPSU

Covers all the areas necessary for a safeguarding policy to create a safe environment for children and young people taking part in sport.

Child abuse in a sports setting | CPSU

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

Involving children and young people in their sport | CPSU

Involving children and young people in decision making, planning and hearing their voices is important part of creating a safe culture in a club or activity.

Overtraining syndrome and overuse injury in young athletes

This research article defines overuse injuries and overtraining syndrome. It looks at how prevalent they are in sport and how to reduce the risks for young athletes.

Safeguarding talented and elite athletes | CPSU

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

Safeguarding d/Deaf and disabled children in sport | CPSU

Information, advice and guidance on including and safeguarding d/Deaf and disabled children and young people in your organisation.

Safeguarding children at sport and leisure facilities | CPSU

Advice and resources to help you improve safeguarding for sport and leisure facilities, particularly for unaccompanied children.

Contextual safeguarding

What is contextual safeguarding. Find out why it is important in order for you to help protect your young participants.

Legislation and statutory guidance

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

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.

Talking about concussion with Progressive Rugby

In this blog, we talked to Prof John Fairclough from Progressive Rugby about concussion in sport.

Working with Sport England to safeguard children in sport

We're working in partnership with Sport England to level up access to sport and physical activity across the country, by co-deliver the Uniting the Movement strategy.

Online safety & social networking in sport | CPSU

Online technology has changed the way people interact. Get advice about how to keep children safe online in a sports context.

Q&A with Kevin: a volunteer within sport

Volunteers often play a key role in making children’s sport enjoyable and accessible. We spoke with a sports volunteer to learn more.

Safeguarding children in sport as lockdown eases

As sports start to return to face-to-face coaching and navigate new coronavirus measures, reviews and the maintenance of safeguarding procedures is vital.

NSPCC campaign calls on parents to play their part in keeping children safe in sport

The NSPCC and CPSU launch sports safety campaign aimed at eqipping parents with the knowledge and confidence to safeguard their child in sport.

Celebrating NSPCC sports safeguarding campaign

Olympians, celebrities, and safeguarding professionals from across the UK have celebrated a week of awareness for the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign.

Safeguarding talented and elite athletes | CPSU

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