Sports clubs across the UK urged to support NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign after almost 50% rise in Helpline contacts.
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Understanding unconscious bias in sport
In this blog we introduce the topic of unconscious bias and our new webinar hosted by the NSPCC senior trainer Ineke Houtenbos.
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People before policies in community sport
In this blog, we reflect on the lessons learned from the most recent CPSU podcast 'Safeguarding in sport and physical activity' and how it challenges us to move beyond paperwork and procedures, and to focus on what truly matters: people.
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Understanding unconscious bias in sport
In this blog we introduce the topic of unconscious bias and our new webinar hosted by the NSPCC senior trainer Ineke Houtenbos.
Jul
23
2025
Keeping children safe in summer holiday clubs
In this blog, Joe, talks about the role the NSPCC Helpline can play in supporting staff and volunteers running holiday activities this summer.
Jul
08
2025
What’s new for safeguarding in sport this summer?
Training, new photography guidance and a safeguarding in sport podcast - what's new with the CPSU and beyond for summer 2025.
Jun
30
2025
National Collaboration Event Strengthens Support for Club Welfare Officers
Safeguarding leads from NGBs met with Sport Welfare Officers from Active Partnerships for a collaboration event aimed at strengthening support for club welfare officers.
Feb
19
2025
Boost to campaign calling for mandatory vetting checks in Northern Ireland
A campaign to make vetting checks a legal requirement for people taking part in regulated activity in Northern Ireland has received support.
Feb
10
2025
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
New reporting concerns poster
Download and display our free colourful poster to show people in your organisation how to report safeguarding concerns.
