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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

Championing Welfare at the School Games National Finals

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog we hear from Tom Folkes, CPSU Development Officer about the safeguarding measures and support provided by the CPSU for the Games.

Aug 20 2024

Talking about concussion with Progressive Rugby

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog, we talked to Prof John Fairclough from Progressive Rugby about concussion in sport. 

Aug 14 2024

Press release: Safe Sport Day

Topics: Safeguarding children

We are proud to announce that we are backing Safe Sport Day (August 8), a global initiative aimed at promoting the safety and well-being of young athletes. 

Aug 08 2024

Supporting safeguarding at Paris 2024

Topics: Elite athletes

In this blog find out how we supported organisations during their preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Jul 24 2024

The Melanoma Fund launch Sunguarding course

Topics: Safeguarding children

A free online sun and heat protection course has been developed for people in sport. 

May 07 2024