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Preventing bullying in sport

Sports organisations have an important role to play in creating a positive culture to challenge bullying behaviour.

Child abuse in a sports setting - 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.

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.

Child abuse in a sports setting

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

Preventing bullying in sport - Addressing and reporting bullying

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.

Preventing bullying in sport - Challenging bullying behaviour

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.

Preventing bullying in sport - Resources

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

Help and advice

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

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.

NSPCC – Keeping children safe

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.

Safeguarding LGBTQ+ young people - Terminology, language, and attitudes

Having an open discussion with the young people in your club or activity regarding their preferred name, pronouns, needs and concerns will help all members to feel valued and listened to.

Why should I engage with safeguarding children?

Keep sport safe and fun.

Information for parents - How to spot abuse

Knowing when something is wrong It’s vital that all parents and carers can spot any possible signs of abuse and know what to do.

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A sitemap of the CPSU website.

Safeguarding LGBTQ+ young people - Creating a supportive culture

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.

Safeguarding LGBTQ+ young people - Resources

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

Information for parents - Resources

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

Child abuse in a sports setting - Emotional abuse

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.

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.

Photography - Mobile phones and cameras in changing rooms

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.