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Paul, Parks and Podiums

Topics: Safeguarding children

This blog by Paul Stephenson touches on the complexities sport NGBs face when making decisions on a person’s suitability to return to participation or coaching, after allegations or concerns raised.

Dec 09 2024

Celebrating our volunteers at the NSPCC

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Each year the NSPCC hosts its People Awards. We asked Genevieve to pen a blog and share with us what it’s like to be a volunteer for the CPSU.

Dec 03 2024

Amplifying young people’s voices  

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog we talk to the NSPCC Young People's Board for Change about their experience of working with the CPSU and the importance of amplifying young people's voices within sport and physical activity.

Nov 29 2024

Tackling inequalities: Black History Month

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog for Black History Month 2024, Liza Ware looks at why it's important for sport and physical activity organisations to reflect on how they are tackling inequalities.

Oct 21 2024

Celebrating NSPCC sports safeguarding campaign

Topics: Safeguarding children

Olympians, celebrities, and safeguarding professionals from across the UK have celebrated a week of awareness for the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign.

Oct 16 2024

Prioritising mental health in safeguarding roles

Topics: Supporting safeguarding professionals

In this blog. written by Rachel Stevens, CPSU Training and Development Consultant, she explores why the mental health of safeguarding leads should be a priority, her personal experience of mental health at work, and the importance of being trauma-informed.  

Oct 09 2024

Beyond sport: a statistical look at concerns

Topics: Safeguarding children

Sport is a safe space for many children and young people, with the latest research from the CPSU and Loughborough University showing that 55% of child safeguarding concerns raised were from outside of sport. 

Oct 08 2024

Alan Shearer and British Cycling unite for Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week

Topics: Safeguarding children

Athletes, celebrities and safeguarding professionals are calling on sports and activity clubs, teams, parents and carers across the UK to take part in the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week. 

Oct 07 2024

Safeguarding is a team effort

Topics: Safeguarding children

Last month, the CPSU NSPCC team of four staff arrived at Loughborough University to welcome 1,500 young people and support staff to the School Games National Finals (SGNF) 2024.

Sept 13 2024

Learning from case data research project

Topics: Safeguarding children

The latest findings from the safeguarding case data research project with Loughborough University. 

Sept 02 2024