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As we come to the end of the year, we wanted to say a big thank you for working with the CPSU and, remind ourselves of the resources we published in 2024.

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

This resource will help you to meet the safeguarding responsibilities for your event and to promote the wellbeing of all the young participants, volunteers and officials.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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