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Safeguarding in sport over Christmas holidays

Topics: Safeguarding children

Here are our top tips to help you create a safe, positive environment for children this Christmas holidays. Use our checklist and key contact numbers.

Dec 18 2025

Protecting children in sport from online abuse

Topics: Online safety

A blog written by Samantha Lawrence at the CPSU on why tackling online gender-based violence in sport is important to her as a mum. 

Dec 11 2025

Working with system partners to strengthen safeguarding in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

Learn more about how our safeguarding consultants work with system partners in England to strengthen safeguarding in sport. 

Dec 03 2025

National Safeguarding in Wales Week

Topics: Supporting safeguarding professionals

What better way to celebrate National Safeguarding Week in Wales, than bringing together people from across the nation’s sports to share their expertise on keeping children safe?

Nov 17 2025

Reflecting on the Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport 2025 campaign

Topics: Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Campaign

Read about the impact of this year's campaign, alongside lessons learned and priorities for future years. 

Nov 14 2025

Working together for safer sport

Topics: Safeguarding children Community sport and physical activity

Read about the recent Sport Welfare Officer (SWO) Network away day, and how the network can support your sport organisation.

Nov 14 2025

Safeguarding in the High-Performance System Forum

Topics: Safeguarding children Supporting safeguarding professionals

In June 2025 we ran our first ‘Safeguarding in the High-Performance System Forum’, developed in partnership with UK Sport and the Ann Craft Trust. 

Oct 29 2025

Safeguarding Lead Support Forum for Wales

Topics: Safeguarding children Supporting safeguarding professionals

Safeguarding leads in Wales explored the impact of gambling and of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at this month’s Safeguarding Lead Support Forum in Cardiff.

Oct 24 2025

Why parental engagement matters in youth sport

Topics: Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Campaign

Part of KYCSIS week, this webinar led by Gordon MacLelland explored the impact of parental engagement in shaping positive sporting experiences for young people.

Oct 16 2025

Press release: Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week 2025

Topics: Safeguarding children Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Campaign

Press release: Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week 2025. Top footballers, Gladiators star, an international swimmer and national sports governing bodies back NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week.

Oct 06 2025