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.
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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.
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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.
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Q&A with Kevin: a volunteer within sport
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
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
The latest findings from the safeguarding case data research project with Loughborough University.
Oct
18
2023
Breaking down barriers to make sport accessible
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?
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
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
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.
Sept
25
2023
In conversation with Lily, a young dancer
In this blog we speak to Lily, a young dancer, and posed some questions to her about her experience of taking part in dance.
Sept
20
2023
A day in the life: at the Modern Pentathlon World Championships
In this blog learn how we supported Modern Pentathlon with their safeguarding provision at the World Champs in August 2023
Sept
07
2023
Understanding the new Youth Work Practice and Safeguarding Standards
The National Youth Agency (NYA) has developed some new resources to support those responsible for commissioning or delivering youth work.
Aug
14
2023
Plan your Team Huddle
A Team Huddle is a great way for everyone involved in your sport or activity to get together to play, chat and connect.