Online technology has advanced and changed the way people communicate and interact on a daily basis. Find out how this affects clubs and other sports organisations.
Photography by parents and spectators at events
Most spectators – especially competitors’ family and friends – will want to take photos or videos at sports events.
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.
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.