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Podcast mini series – Body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport

Podcast mini series – Body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

CPSU podcast five part mini series on body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport.

Sep 10 2021
Keeping children safe in education updates

Keeping children safe in education updates

Topics: Safeguarding children

The Department for Education has updated its Keeping children safe in education statutory guidance for schools and colleges.

Jul 22 2021
Safeguarding children in sport as lockdown eases

Safeguarding children in sport as lockdown eases

Topics: Safeguarding children Safer recruitment

As sports start to return to face-to-face coaching and navigate new coronavirus measures, reviews and the maintenance of safeguarding procedures is vital. 

Jun 11 2021
We're adding sun protection to the game this summer

We're adding sun protection to the game this summer

Topics: Safeguarding children

We are supporting the new-look Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, launched by the Melanoma Fund.

May 12 2021
New strategic plan by the Safeguarding Children in Sport Strategic Group

New strategic plan by the Safeguarding Children in Sport Strategic Group

Topics: Safeguarding children

The safeguarding children in sport strategic group (SCSSG) launch their strategic plan for 2021-2024.

May 06 2021
Learning from the Sheldon report – what next?

Learning from the Sheldon report – what next?

Topics: Safeguarding children

Following the publication of the Sheldon report into non-recent child sexual abuse in football, the sports sector will be looking at what learning we can take from the report and its recommendations. 

Apr 08 2021
The Sheldon Report into non-recent child sexual abuse in football is published

The Sheldon Report into non-recent child sexual abuse in football is published

Topics: Safeguarding children

Commissioned by The FA, this report follows an independent review into allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse in football.

Mar 17 2021
Success for Close the Loophole campaigners

Success for Close the Loophole campaigners

Topics: Safeguarding children

The CPSU has welcomed the news that the Positions of Trust law is being extended to include sports coaches.

Mar 09 2021
Prevalence study into abuse in sport

Prevalence study into abuse in sport

Topics: Safeguarding children

This study, by Edge Hill University, aims to establish the prevalence of abuse and maltreatment experienced by competitive athletes in the UK.

Jul 28 2020