From 28 June 2022, sports coaches and faith leaders will be recognised in law as being in “positions of trust” and so banned from engaging in sexual activity with under 18s in their care.
The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit has provided comprehensive safeguarding support at the School Games over the past 10 years. Liza tells us more about this year's event.
This NSPCC e-learning course helps your organisation to understand your role and responsibilities to prepare and protect young people during sport events.
Giving your child the best experience
Knowing how to best support your child can be tricky to navigate at times, especially during heightened emotional times like games, performances or competitions.
Who are the CPSU commercial sport team?
The CPSU commercial sport team is a group of highly knowledgeable consultants and development officers, that can provide expert safeguarding training and consultancy services to sport and leisure organisations.
Responding to and reporting concerns
It is not the responsibility of anyone working in a club, activity or organisation to decide whether or not child abuse has taken place.
Specialist safeguarding training
Specialist training builds on basic safeguarding training with information more specific to particular safeguarding roles with children and young people.
Active partnerships (formerly CSPs)
Introduction
There are 43 active partnerships across England (formerly known as county sports partnerships), which work collaboratively with local partners to increase participation in sport and physical activity.
Further and refresher safeguarding training
Training courses will need to be followed up with refresher courses – typically every 3 years or when there is a significant change in legislation or guidance.
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.