In this podcast episode, we talk to Swim England about the impact that social media can have on young people's body image and what changes sport can make to ensure that their wellbeing is supported online.
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.
Specialist safeguarding training
Specialist training builds on basic safeguarding training with information more specific to particular safeguarding roles with children and young people.
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.
The role of parents in youth sport
The role that parents and carers play in their child’s sporting life is vital in helping them to thrive and to achieve their full sporting potential, whilst feeling safe and supported.
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.
The following resources and guidance should prove useful in ensuring that sport and leisure facilities are properly safeguarded for use by children and young people.
To select the right people for your sports club, activity or organisation, it’s essential to produce an application pack and any supporting information about your organisation.