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Q&A with Kevin: a volunteer within sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

Volunteers often play a key role in making children’s sport enjoyable and accessible. We spoke with a sports volunteer to learn more.

Nov 01 2023

Increased access to specialist training

Topics: Safeguarding children

Two of our most popular training courses are now available to more people via NSPCC Learning.

Nov 01 2023

Learning from case data in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

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

Oct 18 2023

Breaking down barriers to make sport accessible

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog we hear from Liza who reflects on her sporting experience and how we can make sport more accessible for young people.

Oct 13 2023

What's it like to be a sports parent?

Topics: Safeguarding children Elite athletes

Parents often play a pivotal role in children’s sport. We spoke with Camiel to learn more about her experiences of being a sports parent. 

Oct 04 2023

NSPCC campaign calls on parents and carers to show their positive support

Topics: Safeguarding children

More than one in four parents who attend their child's sports club or activity have experienced inappropriate behaviour. Our Keeping your Child Safe in Sport campaign, backed by a number of sporting talent, encourages parents to get involved and show positive support. 

Oct 02 2023

Looking after your wellbeing as a safeguarding professional

Topics: Safeguarding children

Working in safeguarding can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Here are some self-care tips to look after your mental health.

Sept 25 2023

In conversation with Lily, a young dancer

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog we speak to Lily, a young dancer, and posed some questions to her about her experience of taking part in dance.

Sept 20 2023

A day in the life: at the Modern Pentathlon World Championships

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog learn how we supported Modern Pentathlon with their safeguarding provision at the World Champs in August 2023

Sept 07 2023

Understanding the new Youth Work Practice and Safeguarding Standards

Topics: Safeguarding children

The National Youth Agency (NYA) has developed some new resources to support those responsible for commissioning or delivering youth work.

Aug 14 2023