The Department for Education has updated its Keeping children safe in education statutory guidance for schools and colleges.
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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.
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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.
Success for Close the Loophole campaigners
The CPSU has welcomed the news that the Positions of Trust law is being extended to include sports coaches.
Mar
09
2021
Supporting your child to return to sport after lockdown
If your child has worries about returning to sport after the national lockdown, we've got some advice on how you can support them.
Mar
05
2021
Sport England – Uniting the Movement
Sport England has launched a 10-year strategy, Uniting the Movement, with a vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity.
Jan
27
2021
We've pledged our support for international safeguards
The CPSU has pledged our ongoing support for the International Safeguards for Children in Sport.
Jan
25
2021
Working together guidance – December 2020 update
The Working together to safeguard children guidance has been updated to include guidance on contextual safeguarding, mental health, domestic violence and more.
Dec
18
2020
Prevalence study into abuse in sport
This study, by Edge Hill University, aims to establish the prevalence of abuse and maltreatment experienced by competitive athletes in the UK.
Jul
28
2020
A new lead in a new era
Michelle North, new Service Head of the CPSU, talks to us about taking over the leadership of the team during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul
01
2020
Supporting parents during the coronavirus pandemic
Help parents involved in your sport during the coronavirus pandemic with these useful tips.
May
19
2020
NSPCC warns of Zoom security risks
NSPCC warns the public about the risks of using Zoom as new Zoombombing incidents expose children to indecent material.
May
15
2020
The importance of safeguarding during the coronavirus pandemic
Safeguarding is still a priority even if sport and other physical activities for young people have come to a standstill.
Apr
28
2020