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Download a free NSPCC poster, especially designed for sports clubs and leisure centres to highlight how you can contact the NSPCC helpline with your concerns.

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.

Here are links to a variety of resources to combat bullying, whether it occurs within sport or off the playing field.

What is a safeguarding policy statement? A safeguarding policy outlines your safeguarding intension to protect children and young people whilst in your care.

Digital resilience is crucial for navigating the connected world safely and confidently.

Acceptable use statement templates for online platforms. For organisations to help make all aware of their policies on acceptable behaviour when using devices, online platforms and the Internet. 

Sport England - Uniting the Movement. A 10-year strategy, launched in 2021 with a vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity.

A psychologically safe culture helps to create an environment where young people can thrive, even in a high-pressure environment.

Starting and maintaining the life of a performance or pathway athlete can be exciting, but also daunting, as it takes time to adjust and learn how to balance training with all the other things in life.

Recruiting, training and supporting staff and volunteers It is important to recruit and train the right people to work with children and young people within your club, activity or organisation.

There's a wealth of resources for safeguarding LGBTQ+ young people in sport – we list some of the most useful ones here.

Addressing and reporting bullying To address bullying behaviour successfully, a whole club approach is needed, which includes coaches, volunteers, officials, young people, parents and carers.

Challenging bullying behaviour Many children and young people take part in some form of sport or physical activity, so while they are in your care it’s important that you’re creating a positive culture.

Social media best practice There are several ways in which sports organisations and activity providers can reduce the risk of harm to children and young people whilst using social media to promote their organisation or to communicate.

To maintain a healthy lifestyle as a high-performance athlete, care should be taken to look after young people's mental and physical wellbeing.

The first step to supporting disabled children and young people in your club or activity, is to create and promote an inclusive environment and culture for all children, parents, carers, staff and volunteers.

It’s essential to be clear about the practical safeguards that need to be in place to support and help keep disabled children and young people safe within your sport club, activity or organisation.

Throughout the career of a young person on the talent pathway, parents and carers who are positively involved play a key role in their health and wellbeing as well as their overall success.

A young person on the talent pathway will undoubtedly experience change and challenges, which may make them feel under pressure at times.

The first step to supporting LGBTQ+ young people in your club or activity, is to create and promote an inclusive environment and culture for all children, parents, carers, staff and volunteers, not just LGBTQ+ individuals.