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Every child has the right to experience sport in a safe environment, free from abuse and bullying. Creating a positive club ethos can help challenge bullying.

Definition of bullying behaviour Bullying behaviour is when individuals or groups seek to harm, intimidate or coerce someone they may be jealous of or who is perceived to be vulnerable.

What is bullying?  During 2020/21, our Childline counsellors delivered 6,654 sessions about bullying*.

How to address and report bullying To address bullying behaviour successfully, a 'whole club' approach that includes coaches, volunteers, officials, young people and parents is needed.

A closer look at the different types of child abuse and some signs to look out for in the sporting environment. 

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

We're here to provide expert safeguarding and child protection advice to sports organisations.

Specific issues and topics Contents Click on the following links to jump to a specific topic: Anti-bullying Deaf and disabled children and young people Use of photographic and video equipment Social media and online safety Elite athletes Event planning Safeguarding in performing arts  Anti-bullying Sports organisations play an important role in creating a positive club ethos that challenges bullying.

Here are links to the NSPCC's advice on issues you may want to know more about to help keep your children safe, whatever their age.

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

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

A sitemap of the CPSU website.

Keep sport safe and fun.

Many sports organisations already work with a wide range of children and young people from different backgrounds and with different needs.

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

Ensure you continue to develop your knowledge and skills.

Ensure you're doing all you can to safeguarding and include deaf and disabled children and young people in your organisation.

Photography in changing rooms and showers A growing number of incidents involving inappropriate or illegal photography of children in changing and shower areas of many sports and leisure facilities are being reported.

Definition of emotional abuse  Emotional abuse is the emotional maltreatment of a child, which has a severe and persistent negative effect on the child’s emotional development.

Case management refers to the process used to address safeguarding concerns.