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Start planning for Parents in Sport Week 2018
Read about the exciting events sports held for parents in 2017 and get inspired to get involved with Parents in Sport Week 2018.
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Recognising the signs of young athletes at risk of suicide
With the recent death of a talented elite young athlete, we have updated our guidance and reminding sports of the signs and indicators of potential suicide.
Turning the tide for inclusive sports coaching
The Turning Tides Project is piloting accessible coaching qualifications based on UK Coaching's 'Safeguarding and protecting children' course.
Feb
06
2017
The Rugby Football League Listening Club initiative
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has recently launched its ‘Listening Club’ initiative to advance the dialogue between clubs and young people.
Feb
02
2017
NSPCC updates its Keeping children safe online training course
The NSPCC recently launched an updated version of their popular Keeping children safe online course. The course will help learners gain the skills they need to keep children safe online.
Dec
12
2016
A new Code for Sports Governance published
On 31 October 2016, UK Sport and Sport England published a new Code for Sports Governance. Its policies and processes cover the crucial safeguarding elements needed for a well-run organisation.
Dec
12
2016
Young people share thoughts on Irish rugby
CPSU reports on the youth consultation day held by IRFU on 12 November, where over 80 young rugby players gathered to share their thoughts on the sport.
Dec
12
2016
Handling allegations of abuse and safeguarding children in sport
We have all the information and safeguarding tools you need to help you keep children safe in sport and manage allegations of abuse.
Dec
02
2016
NSPCC launches football hotline for sexual abuse victims
Dedicated helpline, launched with support of the FA as more footballers speak up about sexual abuse in the game, receives 860 calls in its first week.
Dec
01
2016
CPSU wins global safeguarding award
The NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit was honoured to receive the UNICEF Safeguarding in Sport Award at this year’s Beyond Sport Summit.
Oct
27
2016
Outcomes of the 2016 CPSU conference and Sport England strategy themes
This year has been a time of considerable change in terms of the focus of sport strategy and in the profile of safeguarding children and young people in and through sport.
Oct
07
2016
Athlete wellbeing prioritised for Rio Games
On 21 July, ahead of Rio 2016, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the implementation of a new procedure for participants to report any incident of harassment or abuse to the IOC Welfare Officer.
Aug
04
2016