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Understanding unconscious bias in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog we introduce the topic of unconscious bias and our new webinar hosted by the NSPCC senior trainer Ineke Houtenbos.

Jul 23 2025

People before policies in community sport

Topics: Community sport and physical activity

In this blog, we reflect on the lessons learned from the most recent CPSU podcast 'Safeguarding in sport and physical activity' and how it challenges us to move beyond paperwork and procedures, and to focus on what truly matters: people.

Jul 17 2025

Keeping children safe in summer holiday clubs

Topics: Safeguarding children Supporting safeguarding professionals

In this blog, Joe, talks about the role the NSPCC Helpline can play in supporting staff and volunteers running holiday activities this summer.  

Jul 08 2025

What’s new for safeguarding in sport this summer?

Topics: Safeguarding children

Training, new photography guidance and a safeguarding in sport podcast - what's new with the CPSU and beyond for summer 2025.

Jun 30 2025

Reflecting on our year: annual impact report 2024/25

Topics: Supporting safeguarding professionals

As we close the 2024/25 financial year, we are excited to share the progress we've made in safeguarding in sport and physical activity and the impact we've created together.

May 20 2025

Safe and Sound: Learning from our latest podcast 

Topics: Online safety

In this blog Samantha Lawrence talks about learning from the latest NSPCC CPSU podcast episode to keep children and young people safe online in sport. 

May 13 2025

Social Media in Sports Organisations

Topics: Online safety

In this blog Graham Smith talks about some best practices to help you manage and safeguard your social media presence in sport effectively.

Apr 29 2025

Neurodiversity Week: strengths, sport and safeguarding

Topics: Deaf and disabled children

This week is Celebrating Neurodiversity Week 2025, and in this blog Samantha talks about the importance of taking a strengths-based approach to sport and to safeguarding. 

Mar 18 2025

Empowering Youth Voices in Safeguarding

Topics: Supporting safeguarding professionals

In this blog, Cerri talks about why it was important to bring young people into the conversation at the Wales Safeguarding Support Forum and hear from them directly. 

Feb 28 2025

National Collaboration Event Strengthens Support for Club Welfare Officers

Topics: Safeguarding children

Safeguarding leads from NGBs met with Sport Welfare Officers from Active Partnerships for a collaboration event aimed at strengthening support for club welfare officers.

Feb 19 2025