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Accident reporting form

Topics: Duty of care Case management Type: Forms

An accident-reporting form template and procedure to be followed by a club or organisation in the event of an accident.

Risk-assessment template following an incident or safeguarding concern

Topics: Case management Duty of care Type: Forms

A Risk-assessment template to be adapted by organisations to be used after an incident or safeguarding concern has occurred. 

DBS checks in sport – guidance

Topics: Safe recruitment Type: Publications

These leaflets, developed by the Disclosure and Barring Service, offer guidance to the sports sector on the eligibility of different roles based on levels of responsibility. 

Managing challenging behaviour

Topics: Inappropriate or concerning behaviour Type: Best practice

A child’s behaviour might be challenging for a reason, understanding why a child's behaviour may be difficult will help you to support them better. 

AI in sport guidance

Topics: Online safety Photographing children Type: Best practice

Guidance with best practice for responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in youth sports, physical activity and leisure. Also includes wording for policies, codes of conduct and communication.

Supervising children's sport and activities

Topics: Supervision ratio Type: Best practice

This briefing provides guidance about arranging appropriate supervision ratios for children's sporting activities. Use our supervision calculator to help you plan.

Digital app risk assessment tool

Topics: Online safety Type: Tools

Use our checking tool to help you decide if a digital app or platform is suitable for your sports organisation. Helps you assess risks and can support decision-making.

Set up a sensory room at an event

Topics: Diversity and inclusion Trips, events and travel Type: Best practice

Creating a relaxed area for children and young people to go to can help make your event more inclusive.

Writing a sport safeguarding plan

Topics: Safeguarding framework Type: Best practice

Learn how to write a safeguarding plan, also known as a safeguarding action plan or implementation plan, which will help you and your organisation to deliver your safeguarding responsibilities.  

Recruiting chaperones

Topics: Safe recruitment Supervision ratio Trips, events and travel Type: Best practice

This guidance highlights what you need to consider when recruiting chaperones to provide care for children and young people at training, events and competitions.