Here we provide leaflets and videos to give you more information, as well as links to organisations for further help.
Services that can help support you and your child
- NSPCC – safeguarding advice, guidance and resources for parents and families
- Childline – support and information for your child on a range of different topics from managing emotions to staying safe online
- Anti-Bullying Alliance – an anti-bullying charity with advice and tools for parents
- Gendered Intelligence – support for trans young people and their parents
- UK Anti-Doping – support for parents with children on the talent pathway regarding clean sport
NSPCC Resources for parents
Here are some resources you might find helpful when it comes to supporting your child in sport, and which you might want to share with other parents.
- 5 questions to ask your child's sports club – a flyer detailing 5 great ways to make sure a club is safe for your child
- How can you get involved in your child's sports club? – a factsheet which gives some tips on supporting and encouraging your child
- Keeping children safe in sport – a parent’s charter – the charter outlines what sports organisations should be doing to safeguard children in their care (also available in Welsh: Cadw plant yn ddiogel mewn chwaraeon – siarter i rieni)
- Keeping children safe in sport booklet (PDF) – this booklet outlines what parents should look for when choosing a sports club or activity with their child
- Negotiating the post-game conversation – this factsheet offers some helpful guidance on when, where and how to have these conversations
- Safeguarding awareness for parents and carers – a free course from the FA for parents and carers
- Sport Parent EU – more information and resources for parents
Videos for parents
We have a range of videos for sport parents available on our YouTube channel. From expert academics in youth sports to young people themselves, the videos aim to provide information, advice and tips to support a parent in keeping their child safe in sport, as well as to celebrate and champion the role parents and carers play.