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.
News and blogs
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Protecting children in sport from online abuse
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.
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Working with system partners to strengthen safeguarding in sport
Learn more about how our safeguarding consultants work with system partners in England to strengthen safeguarding in sport.
All news stories
Combat sports: what makes a good club?
We’ve updated our Parent's Hub information, advice and guidance to help parents better understand what makes a good club — especially when it comes to competitions.
Sept
29
2025
Free training about proposed law on reporting child sexual abuse
We’re offering free training from safeguarding experts to help you prepare for the proposed legal requirements for reporting sexual abuse.
Sept
15
2025
Behind the scenes: building a campaign that puts children first
Read our latest blog, describing how planning this year’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week has been a journey — one filled with collaboration, flexibility, and a deep sense of purpose.
Sept
10
2025
Press release: almost 50% rise in Helpline contacts
Sports clubs across the UK urged to support NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign after almost 50% rise in Helpline contacts.
Aug
08
2025
Understanding unconscious bias in sport
In this blog we introduce the topic of unconscious bias and our new webinar hosted by the NSPCC senior trainer Ineke Houtenbos.
Jul
23
2025
People before policies in community sport
In this blog, we reflect on the lessons learned from the most recent CPSU podcast 'Safeguarding in sport and physical activity' and how it challenges us to move beyond paperwork and procedures, and to focus on what truly matters: people.
Jul
17
2025
Keeping children safe in summer holiday clubs
In this blog, Joe, talks about the role the NSPCC Helpline can play in supporting staff and volunteers running holiday activities this summer.
Jul
08
2025
Reflecting on our year: annual impact report 2024/25
As we close the 2024/25 financial year, we are excited to share the progress we've made in safeguarding in sport and physical activity and the impact we've created together.
May
20
2025
Safe and Sound: Learning from our latest podcast
In this blog Samantha Lawrence talks about learning from the latest NSPCC CPSU podcast episode to keep children and young people safe online in sport.
May
13
2025
Social Media in Sports Organisations
In this blog Graham Smith talks about some best practices to help you manage and safeguard your social media presence in sport effectively.
Apr
29
2025