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Using AI responsibly in youth sport

Topics: Online safety Safeguarding children Elite athletes

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

Leading safer sport for the NSPCC into 2026

Topics: Safeguarding children

Meet our new head of the CPSU Rachael Barker as she looks forward to 2026.

Jan 16 2026

How to respond to child abuse concerns

Topics: Safeguarding children

Learn how to respond with empathy in the moment if you receive a concern about child abuse, whether it’s from a child, a parent, or is something you’ve seen.

Jan 07 2026

Using checklists to strengthen safeguarding

Topics: Safeguarding children

Learn why, as part of a safeguarding framework, checklists can be an essential tool for coaches, welfare officers, and club leaders to manage their duty of care effectively, especially when things get busy.

Jan 07 2026

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

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

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

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
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