This briefing provides a definition of homophobic and transphobic bullying, statistics and recommendations for how to prevent and respond to incidents.
The digital world is rapidly evolving – here, we highlight sport-specific resources for safeguarding children online, and point you towards the parts of the NSPCC website where you can keep up with what you need to know about online safety.
In this podcast, we discuss the benefits of listening to children and young people with Rugby Football League (RFL) and find out more their listening club initiative.
Download a free NSPCC poster, especially designed for sports clubs and leisure centres to highlight how you can contact the NSPCC helpline with your concerns.
Social media best practice
There are several ways in which sports organisations and activity providers can reduce the risk of harm to children and young people whilst using social media platforms to communicate.
Develop your knowledge and skills in safeguarding and protecting children and young people in sport with webinars, podcasts, courses, conferences and other training events.
The correct safeguarding training for you will depend upon your role within sport, as well as your existing safeguarding experience and knowledge. These pages cover what you need to know to choose the right training.
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.
What is bullying?
The Anti-Bullying Alliance's definition of bullying is:
"The repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power.
Specific issues and topics
Contents
Click on the following links to jump to a specific topic:
Anti-bullying
Deaf and disabled children and young people
Use of photographic and video equipment
Social media and online safety
Elite athletes
Event planning
Safeguarding in performing arts
Anti-bullying
Sports organisations play an important role in creating a positive club ethos that challenges bullying.
This resource will help you to meet the safeguarding responsibilities for your event and to promote the wellbeing of all the young participants, volunteers and officials.
This NSPCC e-learning course helps your organisation to understand your role and responsibilities to prepare and protect young people during sport events.
Photos and videos are great for celebrating and promoting young people's involvement in sports. But steps should be taken to ensure the safe use of images.