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Standards providing a framework for everyone involved in sport to help them create a safe sporting environment for children and young people and protect them from harm.

This research article reports on the first large-scale prevalence study on interpersonal violence against children in sport in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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.

A sitemap of the CPSU website.

Learn more about what you need to know to choose the right training for your role in sport or physical activity.

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

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.

Find out more about the structure of dance sector, the safeguarding challenges and what safeguards should be put in place.

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.

Learn more about 'A Safeguarding Code for Martial Arts', good safeguarding practice and additional risks and considerations for martial arts organisations.

In 2022, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its final report looking at child sexual abuse across multiple organisations.

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.