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.
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.
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.
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.
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has launched its final report which details the extent of child sexual abuse in the UK and the need for strengthening of safeguarding provisions.
Using a safeguarding communication plan will help you to ensure that the people across your organisation or sports activity are aware of the safeguarding work taking place and understand their own role in keeping children safe.
Is your sports organisation doing everything it could be to keep children and young people safe? Our online self-assessment tools will help you find out.