Play your part activation pack and resources for sport organisations
Download all campaign assets and resources that support the 2025 Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week - Play your part.
Key info – parents in sport
Our Help and Advice section has hub pages on specific safeguarding topics, which provide an overview, guidance and a list of resources. This page looks at how parents play a key role in sport, how you can get them involved and how to encourage positive behaviour on the sidelines.
Parents' hub
Developed just for parents, this is our one-stop shop for advice, information, e-learning, videos and other resources for them to help keep children and young people safe in sport.
Don't forget to have fun: a free book for families
Don't forget to have fun! is a beautifully illustrated and evidence-based children's book that explores the emotional impact of parental behaviour in youth sports. Free to download.
How sports organisations can support parents
Hear from Professor Camilla Knight as she talks through hints and tips for sport organisations to support parents to play their part and help their child have the most positive experiences.
Advice for parents - why you matter in your child's sport
Hear from renowned Professor, Camilla Knight, as she gives advice, hints and tips on what parents can do to offer their child support in sport and physical activity.
Videos for sport parents
These videos aim to support parents whose children and young people take part in sport or physical activity.
5 questions to ask contact sport competition organisers
We've designed these posters to help parents choose the best contact sports competitions for their child.
Young athletes' perceptions on promoting positive parental behaviour in sport
In order to address a gap in the research into promoting positive parental behaviours in youth sport, Brunel University has interviewed a group of young athletes about their perceptions of the subject.
Sample codes of conduct for parents, children and staff
Sports organisations can download, print and use these sample codes of conduct to let parents, children and staff know what's expected of them.