At present only certain roles are considered a position of trust, which leaves many 16 or 17 year olds vulnerable to abuse. Sign up to support the NSPCC's campaign to close this loophole.
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Keep up the good work
We need you to keep working with parents as a priority in your sport, even after Parents in Sport Week has been and gone. Take a look at what you can do and what others have done to develop better relationships with parents.
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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.
Help the NSPCC to Close the Loophole
At present only certain roles are considered a position of trust, which leaves many 16 or 17 year olds vulnerable to abuse. Sign up to support the NSPCC's campaign to close this loophole.
Jan
21
2019
CPSU Director Anne Tiivas awarded OBE
The Director of the NSPCC’s CPSU has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to safeguarding children and young people.
Nov
16
2018
Help parents support their child in sport
In preparation for Parents in Sport Week, we pulled together some key messages you can use at any time to help parents enhance their involvement in their child’s sporting lives.
Oct
01
2018
3 reasons why involving parents can benefit your sports club
Parents play such an important role in supporting their child's participation in sport. See the 3 reasons why involving parents is beneficial for your sport.
Sep
24
2018
Child safeguarding practice review and relevant agency regulations 2018
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has released guidance specifically for sports organisations highlighting the new aspects of Working together to safeguard children which may have implications for them.
Sep
06
2018
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.
Aug
10
2018
Launch of new sport parenting resources
Last month Sport Parent EU launched their resources for parents. They're now available to download on their website.
Jun
15
2018
What's new for May and June
We've uploaded new guidance on LGBT+, Parents in Sport Week 2018 and Start to talk campaign. Find out what else is new to the website this month.
Jun
04
2018
Celia Brackenridge has died aged 67 from leukaemia
International sportswoman and child protection lead Celia Brackenridge has died aged 67 from leukaemia. Read about her achievements and relationship with the CPSU.
May
25
2018
Start to talk campaign
The Council of Europe's campaign, Start to talk, includes videos highlighting the reasons why children think they can’t talk about sexual violence, and how sports can take action.
May
22
2018