The NSPCC is delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Prior as the new Head of the Child Protection in Sport Unit. Aaron will officially step into the role on 14th April 2025.
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Sir Peter Wanless' legacy as NSPCC CEO
In this interview, Sir Peter reflects on the NSPCC and CPSU's work with the sport sector.
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Paul, Parks and Podiums
This blog by Paul Stephenson touches on the complexities sport NGBs face when making decisions on a person’s suitability to return to participation or coaching, after allegations or concerns raised.
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Wrapping it up for 2024
As we come to the end of the year, we wanted to say a big thank you for working with the CPSU and, remind ourselves of the resources we published in 2024.
Dec
13
2024
Paul, Parks and Podiums
This blog by Paul Stephenson touches on the complexities sport NGBs face when making decisions on a person’s suitability to return to participation or coaching, after allegations or concerns raised.
Dec
09
2024
Amplifying young people’s voices
In this blog we talk to the NSPCC Young People's Board for Change about their experience of working with the CPSU and the importance of amplifying young people's voices within sport and physical activity.
Nov
29
2024
Tackling inequalities: Black History Month
In this blog for Black History Month 2024, Liza Ware looks at why it's important for sport and physical activity organisations to reflect on how they are tackling inequalities.
Oct
21
2024
Celebrating NSPCC sports safeguarding campaign
Olympians, celebrities, and safeguarding professionals from across the UK have celebrated a week of awareness for the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign.
Oct
16
2024
Beyond sport: a statistical look at concerns
Sport is a safe space for many children and young people, with the latest research from the CPSU and Loughborough University showing that 55% of child safeguarding concerns raised were from outside of sport.
Oct
08
2024
Alan Shearer and British Cycling unite for Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week
Athletes, celebrities and safeguarding professionals are calling on sports and activity clubs, teams, parents and carers across the UK to take part in the NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week.
Oct
07
2024
Safeguarding is a team effort
Last month, the CPSU NSPCC team of four staff arrived at Loughborough University to welcome 1,500 young people and support staff to the School Games National Finals (SGNF) 2024.
Sept
13
2024
Championing Welfare at the School Games National Finals
In this blog we hear from Tom Folkes, CPSU Development Officer about the safeguarding measures and support provided by the CPSU for the Games.
Aug
20
2024
Talking about concussion with Progressive Rugby
In this blog, we talked to Prof John Fairclough from Progressive Rugby about concussion in sport.
Aug
14
2024
New codes of conduct
We've produced 4 sample codes of conduct appropriate for children of different ages.
