From 28 June 2022, sports coaches and faith leaders will be recognised in law as being in “positions of trust” and so banned from engaging in sexual activity with under 18s in their care.
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The Whyte Review
The Final Report of the Whyte Review into mistreatment within gymnastics has been published.
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Stay sun safe this summer
A campaign to help sports coaches and outdoor activity leaders to safeguard children taking part in their activities and events during warm weather.
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Law change to protect teenagers from sexual abuse
From 28 June 2022, sports coaches and faith leaders will be recognised in law as being in “positions of trust” and so banned from engaging in sexual activity with under 18s in their care.
Jun
27
2022
The Whyte Review
The Final Report of the Whyte Review into mistreatment within gymnastics has been published.
Jun
17
2022
Stay sun safe this summer
A campaign to help sports coaches and outdoor activity leaders to safeguard children taking part in their activities and events during warm weather.
Jun
08
2022
Working with Sport England to safeguard children in sport
We're working in partnership with Sport England to level up access to sport and physical activity across the country, by co-deliver the Uniting the Movement strategy.
May
10
2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and safeguarding in sport
Keep up-to-date here with the latest information and resources about coronavirus and safeguarding in sport.
Apr
26
2022
We've launched an exciting new project with the FA
The NSPCC's Child Protection in Sport Unit is taking on an exciting new project with the FA!
Mar
08
2022
Childline's We All Feel It campaign
Childline launches a new campaign 'We All Feel It' to support young people, in particular males, to reach out for mental health support.
Mar
02
2022
Helpline launched following an investigation into sexual offenses against children
Police have commissioned an NSPCC helpline to provide support to children and their families following the arrest of Jonathon Clarke over sexual offenses against children.
Feb
03
2022
New study to improve concussion diagnosis
A concussion study being carried out by the University of Birmingham hopes to develop new technology to detect concussion on the pitch to prevent harm to athletes.
Jan
05
2022
Enabling children to play safe in football
Every child should be able to participate within a football community that allows them to #PlaySafe. Partnering with the FA, we are raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding children within football.
Nov
23
2021