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Putting safeguards in place - Safeguarding procedures

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.

Preventing bullying in sport - The impact of bullying

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

Involving children and young people - How to involve children and young people

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.

Mental health and wellbeing - Barriers and benefits

There is a wide range of mental health and wellbeing problems that can affect young people for many different reasons.

Writing safeguarding plans guidance - Communication plans

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.

IICSA has published its final report

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has launched its final report which details the extent of child sexual abuse in the UK and the need for strengthening of safeguarding provisions.

Safeguarding d/Deaf and disabled children - Resources

A wide range of resources are available to help you make your sport or activity more accessible for all children and young people.

Information for parents - Resources

Here we provide leaflets and videos to give you more information, as well as links to organisations for further help.

Protecting children from grooming and sexual abuse

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

Involving parents and carers in sport - What sports clubs can do

What you can do to encourage positive sports parents Your relationship with parents and carers is so important and rewarding.

Celebrating our volunteers at the NSPCC

Each year the NSPCC hosts its People Awards. We asked Genevieve to pen a blog and share with us what it’s like to be a volunteer for the CPSU.

Involving children and young people - How others have involved children and young people

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.

Supporting safeguarding at Paris 2024

In this blog find out how we supported organisations during their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Photography - Photography by parents and spectators

Photography by parents and spectators at events Most spectators – especially competitors’ family and friends – will want to take photos or videos at sports events.

Safeguarding talented and elite athletes

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