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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Podcast mini series - Body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport
CPSU podcast five part mini series on body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport.
Sep
10
2021
Keeping children safe in education updates
The Department for Education has updated its Keeping children safe in education statutory guidance for schools and colleges.
Jul
22
2021
Updated NSPCC e-learning course for sport and activity
We have worked with colleagues in the NSPCC to refresh their introductory elearning course about child protection in sport and physical activity.
Jun
30
2021
Safeguarding children in sport as lockdown eases
As sports start to return to face-to-face coaching and navigate new coronavirus measures, reviews and the maintenance of safeguarding procedures is vital.
Jun
11
2021
New leisure facilities safeguarding checklist
The CPSU has recently worked in partnership with the Ann Craft Trust (ACT) to develop a safeguarding checklist for the leisure sector.
May
12
2021
We're adding sun protection to the game this summer
We are supporting the new-look Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, launched by the Melanoma Fund.
May
12
2021
New strategic plan launched by the Safeguarding children in Sport Strategic Group
The safeguarding children in sport strategic group (SCSSG) launch their strategic plan for 2021-2024.
May
06
2021
Learning from the Sheldon report - what next?
Following the publication of the Sheldon report into non-recent child sexual abuse in football, the sports sector will be looking at what learning we can take from the report and its recommendations.
Apr
08
2021
A tribute to Tony Green
The CPSU is sad to announce that Tony Green, Lead Safeguarding Officer for British Waterski and Wakeboard, died last week after a period of illness.
Mar
23
2021
The Sheldon Report into non-recent child sexual abuse in football is published
Commissioned by The FA, this report follows an independent review into allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse in football.
Mar
17
2021