We have released our 2025/2026 annual review, demonstrating progress in youth sports safeguarding across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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Updates to reporting sexual abuse and DBS checks
Safeguarding is being strengthened and it matters for everyone working with children in sport and physical activity settings. These changes come through the Crime and Policing Act/Bill (2025–2026).
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More adults are contacting our Helpline to keep children safe in sport
Sport is still a positive place for children – and more adults are contacting our Helpline to keep it that way. Read about the latest insight from NSPCC Helpline.
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NSPCC CPSU releases 25/26 year in review
We have released our 2025/2026 annual review, demonstrating progress in youth sports safeguarding across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Jun
05
2026
Updates to reporting sexual abuse and DBS checks
Safeguarding is being strengthened and it matters for everyone working with children in sport and physical activity settings. These changes come through the Crime and Policing Act/Bill (2025–2026).
May
22
2026
More adults are contacting our Helpline to keep children safe in sport
Sport is still a positive place for children – and more adults are contacting our Helpline to keep it that way. Read about the latest insight from NSPCC Helpline.
May
15
2026
Why complete Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training?
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Sport and Leisure training is designed to give safeguarding leads the clarity, skills and confidence they need to recognise concerns early, respond appropriately and help create a culture where children can thrive.
Mar
25
2026
Creating neuroinclusive sport spaces
In this blog we talk about why neuroinclusive sport matters, using people's strengths, why safeguarding leads need to be aware of this and practical tips.
Mar
17
2026
From the mind to the mat
Over 1 million children take part in martial arts or boxing every week in England: help us make it safer for all children. Share and complete our safeguarding in martial arts and boxing survey.
Mar
10
2026
Combat sport survey goes live
Help us strengthen safeguarding in martial arts and combat sports by sharing our survey for parents and carers.
Feb
19
2026
Using AI responsibly in youth sport
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used more in youth sports. Learn about the key principles for sports organisations to help them use AI responsibly in their organisations.
Feb
09
2026
Keeping athletes safe for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics
Read about how we're helping to keep athletes safe and supported during the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Jan
28
2026
Leading safer sport for the NSPCC into 2026
Meet our new head of the CPSU Rachael Barker as she looks forward to 2026.
Jan
16
2026