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Behind the scenes of filming for my no. 1 fan

Behind the scenes of filming for my no. 1 fan

Topics: Safeguarding children

This blog goes behind the scenes of our latest video My no. 1 fan, where we hear from CPSU colleagues about the day of filming.

Nov 30 2023
Safeguarding in the dance sector

Safeguarding in the dance sector

Topics: Elite athletes Safer recruitment Safeguarding children

We take a deeper dive into the dance sector to understand how safeguarding is approached in the activity and explore some of the challenges faced by the sector.

Nov 16 2023
Q&A with Kevin: a volunteer within sport

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

Sep 25 2023
In conversation with Lily, a young dancer

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.

Sep 20 2023