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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.

The following resources can help you to support children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.

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

Be aware of health and safety considerations when planning drop-in activities, and take steps to mitigate any potential risks.

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.

You don't need to understand every aspect of a person’s specific disability, condition or sensory need; however you should consider their particular needs when planning your activity.

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.

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.

This leaflet can be used by clubs to inform coaches how to work with parents more effectively. 

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.

Parents can use this leaflet to help choose the right club or activity for their child. It lists the safeguards that sports bodies should have in place to keep children safe.

This briefing clarifies what Duty of Care means for sports organisations and activity providers, with guidance on how to demonstrate that this duty is being met. 

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.

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