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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Help your organisation to create an inclusive culture which celebrates difference and welcomes everyone.

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

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.

When planning and running drop-in activities for young people, think about the ages and abilities of those who might attend, and how these might impact the sessions.

All young people have the right to enjoy sport, free from all forms of abuse and exploitation, and to be involved in decisions affecting them.

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

Using inclusive language that doesn’t discriminate against someone’s ability, age, race, religion, faith, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation helps to create an inclusive culture in your organisation.

A wide range of resources are available to help safeguard talented and elite young athletes – we list some of the most useful resources here.

Keep sport safe and fun.

A sitemap of the CPSU website.

Online gender-based violence (GBV) in sport can show up in different forms depending on whether it’s grassroots or the high-performance sector.

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.

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.