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We've launched an exciting new project with the FA

We've launched an exciting new project with the FA

Topics: Safeguarding children

The NSPCC's Child Protection in Sport Unit is taking on an exciting new project with the FA!

Mar 08 2022
Childline's We All Feel It campaign

Childline's We All Feel It campaign

Topics: Safeguarding children

Childline launches a new campaign 'We All Feel It' to support young people, in particular males, to reach out for mental health support.

Mar 02 2022
Helpline launched following an investigation into sexual offenses against children

Helpline launched following an investigation into sexual offenses against children

Topics: Safeguarding children

Police have commissioned an NSPCC helpline to provide support to children and their families following the arrest of Jonathon Clarke over sexual offenses against children.

Feb 03 2022
New study to improve concussion diagnosis

New study to improve concussion diagnosis

Topics: Elite athletes Safeguarding children

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. 

Jan 05 2022
Podcast mini series – Body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport

Podcast mini series – Body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

CPSU podcast five part mini series on body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport.

Sep 10 2021
Keeping children safe in education updates

Keeping children safe in education updates

Topics: Safeguarding children

The Department for Education has updated its Keeping children safe in education statutory guidance for schools and colleges.

Jul 22 2021
Safeguarding children in sport as lockdown eases

Safeguarding children in sport as lockdown eases

Topics: Safeguarding children Safer recruitment

As sports start to return to face-to-face coaching and navigate new coronavirus measures, reviews and the maintenance of safeguarding procedures is vital. 

Jun 11 2021
We're adding sun protection to the game this summer

We're adding sun protection to the game this summer

Topics: Safeguarding children

We are supporting the new-look Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, launched by the Melanoma Fund.

May 12 2021
New strategic plan by the Safeguarding Children in Sport Strategic Group

New strategic plan by the Safeguarding Children in Sport Strategic Group

Topics: Safeguarding children

The safeguarding children in sport strategic group (SCSSG) launch their strategic plan for 2021-2024.

May 06 2021
Learning from the Sheldon report – what next?

Learning from the Sheldon report – what next?

Topics: Safeguarding children

Following the publication of the Sheldon report into non-recent child sexual abuse in football, the sports sector will be looking at what learning we can take from the report and its recommendations. 

Apr 08 2021