At present only certain roles are considered a position of trust, which leaves many 16 or 17 year olds vulnerable to abuse. Sign up to support the NSPCC's campaign to close this loophole.
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Listen to our podcasts on DBS checks in sport
We've launched more podcasts and want to tell you about this exciting new format for sharing safeguarding in sport knowledge.
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New study could be ground-breaking in tackling concussion
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.
A tribute to Serena Morten
Serena Morten, Volleyball England's safeguarding lead, has passed away. Find out more about her safeguarding in sport achievements.
Jul
18
2018
Revised guidance: Working together to safeguard children 2018
The Department for Education (DfE) has revised statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard children in England.
Jul
18
2018
Launch of new sport parenting resources
Last month Sport Parent EU launched their resources for parents. They're now available to download on their website.
Jun
15
2018
What's new for May and June
We've uploaded new guidance on LGBT+, Parents in Sport Week 2018 and Start to talk campaign. Find out what else is new to the website this month.
Jun
04
2018
Celia Brackenridge has died aged 67 from leukaemia
International sportswoman and child protection lead Celia Brackenridge has died aged 67 from leukaemia. Read about her achievements and relationship with the CPSU.
May
25
2018
Start to talk campaign
The Council of Europe's campaign, Start to talk, includes videos highlighting the reasons why children think they can’t talk about sexual violence, and how sports can take action.
May
22
2018
What's new this month
We've uploaded new guidance on making fair membership decisions and responding to reports of non-recent abuse. Find out what else is new to the website this month.
Apr
13
2018
Is this sexual abuse? report
New research from the NSPCC explores how professionals can support young people who have experienced peer sexual abuse by analysing the concerns being raised through Helpline and Childline.
Apr
10
2018
Keeping children safe in the digital world
We take a look at the great resources provided by the UK Safer Internet Centre that help you to keep children safe online in 2018.
Feb
16
2018
Indecent images of children and young people
This campaign is targeting 18 to 24-year-olds, informing them that viewing, sharing, making and distributing indecent images of under-18s is illegal and encouraging them to report such content.
Feb
06
2018