As sports start to return to face-to-face coaching and navigate new coronavirus measures, reviews and the maintenance of safeguarding procedures is vital.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and safeguarding in sport
Keep up-to-date here with the latest information and resources about coronavirus and safeguarding in sport.
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Supporting parents during the coronavirus pandemic
Help parents involved in your sport during the coronavirus pandemic with these useful tips.
We’re working with Lidl to invest in local youth sport
We're working with Lidl supermarket to help young people take part in and enjoy sport as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Apr
23
2019
New study could be ground-breaking in tackling concussion
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
17
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
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
A tribute to Serena Morten
Serena Morten, Volleyball England's safeguarding lead, has passed away. Find out more about her safeguarding in sport achievements.
Jul
18
2018
Revised guidance: Working together to safeguard children 2018
The Department for Education (DfE) has revised statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard children in England.
Jul
18
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
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
What's new this month
We've uploaded new guidance on making fair membership decisions and responding to reports of non-recent abuse. Find out what else is new to the website this month.
Apr
13
2018