Safeguarding training, courses and events

Develop your knowledge and skills in safeguarding and protecting children and young people in sport with webinars, podcasts, courses, conferences and other training events.

At any time, you can listen to our latest podcast and find out about previous CPSU podcasts. Or sign up for our free CPSU webinars and catch up with recordings, presentations and other resources from previous online events.

Upcoming courses & events

Virtual training: designated safeguarding lead for sport and leisure

Location: Online

January 2025. This one-day training course will help the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) in any sport, physical activity or leisure organisation to feel confident in their role. 

Jan 29 2025

Virtual training: safeguarding for management board members

Location: Online

February 2025. Places on this virtual course are now available for senior leaders and board members in any sport or leisure organisation to book. 

Feb 5 2025

Virtual training: safer sports events

Location: Online

February 2025: Places on this course are now available for anyone involved in delivering safer sports events to book. 

Feb 13 2025

Virtual training: designated safeguarding lead for sport and leisure

Location: Online

March 2025: Places on this course are now available for designated safeguarding leads from any sport or leisure organisation to book.

Mar 13 2025

Virtual training: Safeguarding for management board members

Location: Online

Places on this course are now available for senior leaders and board members in any sport or leisure organisation to book. 

Mar 27 2025

Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport 2025

Location: Nationwide

This year's Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport week will take place 6-10 October 2025 and aims to help parents and carers get involved, show their support and help keep children safe when taking part in sports activities. Find out how you can support this national campaign. 

Oct 6-10 2025