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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
A day in the life: at the Modern Pentathlon World Championships

A day in the life: at the Modern Pentathlon World Championships

Topics: Safeguarding children

In this blog learn how we supported Modern Pentathlon with their safeguarding provision at the World Champs in August 2023

Sep 07 2023
Understanding the new Youth Work Practice and Safeguarding Standards

Understanding the new Youth Work Practice and Safeguarding Standards

Topics: Safeguarding children

The National Youth Agency (NYA) has developed some new resources to support those responsible for commissioning or delivering youth work.

Aug 14 2023
Supporting children with body image and eating concerns during summer

Supporting children with body image and eating concerns during summer

Topics: Safeguarding children

Here are some of our resources to support children with body image and/or eating concerns during the summer months.

Jul 27 2023
Changes to 'Welfare Officer Training - Time to Listen' workshop

Changes to 'Welfare Officer Training - Time to Listen' workshop

Topics: Safeguarding children Safer recruitment

The delivery of the 'Welfare Officer Training - Time to Listen' workshop is moving from CPSU to UK Coaching. 

Jul 03 2023
Keeping children safe in education 2023 updates

Keeping children safe in education 2023 updates

Topics: Safeguarding children

The Department for Education have updated their 'keeping children safe in education' guidance, leaving important implications for sport.

Jun 28 2023
In conversation with a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

In conversation with a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Topics: Safeguarding children

We talked about how the LADO role plays an integral part in safeguarding children in sport. 

Jun 07 2023