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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.
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
03
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
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
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
Badminton England's young people feedback board
Badminton England tell us about their recent initiative to gather feedback from young competitors at their largest residential event.
Jun
17
2016
Club Matters – supporting your sports club
Club Matters is Sport England's one-stop shop for sports clubs. It provides free, convenient, practical resources to help develop and sustain sports clubs.
Feb
08
2016
Tackling mental health in and through sport
The Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation was developed with the support of mental health charity Mind. The CPSU was one of the first organisations to sign up to commit to action.
Dec
17
2015
Safeguarding the child athlete in sport
The new review, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aims to (1) present a summary of the scientific literature on the threats to children in sport; (2) introduce a framework to categorise these threats; (3) identify research gaps in the field and (4) provide safeguarding recommendations for sport organisations.
Jun
19
2015