The NSPCC is delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Prior as the new Head of the Child Protection in Sport Unit. Aaron will officially step into the role on 14th April 2025.
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Boost to campaign calling for mandatory vetting checks in Northern Ireland
A campaign to make vetting checks a legal requirement for people taking part in regulated activity in Northern Ireland has received support.
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Sir Peter Wanless' legacy as NSPCC CEO
In this interview, Sir Peter reflects on the NSPCC and CPSU's work with the sport sector.
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National Collaboration Event Strengthens Support for Club Welfare Officers
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
Boost to campaign calling for mandatory vetting checks in Northern Ireland
A campaign to make vetting checks a legal requirement for people taking part in regulated activity in Northern Ireland has received support.
Feb
10
2025
Press Release - NSPCC appoints Aaron Prior as new head of Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)
The NSPCC is delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Prior as the new Head of the Child Protection in Sport Unit. Aaron will officially step into the role on 14th April 2025.
Jan
16
2025
Sir Peter Wanless' legacy as NSPCC CEO
In this interview, Sir Peter reflects on the NSPCC and CPSU's work with the sport sector.
Jan
09
2025
Wrapping it up for 2024
As we come to the end of the year, we wanted to say a big thank you for working with the CPSU and, remind ourselves of the resources we published in 2024.
Dec
13
2024
Paul, Parks and Podiums
This blog by Paul Stephenson touches on the complexities sport NGBs face when making decisions on a person’s suitability to return to participation or coaching, after allegations or concerns raised.
Dec
09
2024
Celebrating our volunteers at the NSPCC
Each year the NSPCC hosts its People Awards. We asked Genevieve to pen a blog and share with us what it’s like to be a volunteer for the CPSU.
Dec
03
2024
Amplifying young people’s voices
In this blog we talk to the NSPCC Young People's Board for Change about their experience of working with the CPSU and the importance of amplifying young people's voices within sport and physical activity.
Nov
29
2024
Tackling inequalities: Black History Month
In this blog for Black History Month 2024, Liza Ware looks at why it's important for sport and physical activity organisations to reflect on how they are tackling inequalities.
Oct
21
2024
Celebrating NSPCC sports safeguarding campaign
Olympians, celebrities, and safeguarding professionals from across the UK have celebrated a week of awareness for the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign.
Oct
16
2024
New-look flowchart
See at a glance the safeguarding reporting procedures to follow if you're an affiliated sports organisation.
