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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

Keeping athletes safe for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Topics: Elite athletes

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

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

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