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Duty of care in sport and physical activity

Topics: Duty of care Type: Best practice

This briefing clarifies what Duty of Care means for sports organisations and activity providers, with guidance on how to demonstrate that this duty is being met. 

The Whyte Review of abuse in gymnastics

Topics: Athlete wellbeing Inappropriate or concerning behaviour Type: Best practice

The report of the Whyte Review into mistreatment within gymnastics. 

Physical contact and young people in sport

Topics: Duty of care Type: Best practice

This guidance outlines the appropriate use of physical contact between adults and young people in sports activities.

Safeguarding in martial arts

Topics: Duty of care Safeguarding standards Type: Best practice

Learn more about A Safeguarding Code for Martial Arts, good safeguarding practice and additional risks and considerations for martial arts organisations. 

Events held in public parks and spaces – additional safeguarding considerations

Topics: Trips, events and travel Type: Best practice

Running events in public spaces can present a variety of additional safeguarding challenges, including security and photography. This briefing will help your organisation identify and address potential issues.

Running holiday activity clubs

Topics: Holiday activities and clubs Community and school sports Type: Best practice

Holiday activity programmes are a great way for children and young people to try new sports, learn new things and meet new friends. Here are our five ways to run a safe and enjoyable holiday club.

Heatwave advice

Topics: Trips, events and travel Athlete wellbeing Type: Best practice

Good-practice guidance from the NHS on heat health. It lists risks and actions to consider when planning sports events.

Protecting children from grooming and sexual abuse

Topics: Athlete wellbeing Inappropriate or concerning behaviour Type: Best practice

Advice about reducing the risk of the grooming process taking place to prevent children from being sexually harmed.

Involving young people in mixed aged sport or activity

Topics: Involving young people in mixed-age activities Type: Best practice

This guidance highlights what safeguards you should have in place when involving young people in mixed age activities or sports.

Minimum safeguarding training standards

Topics: Safeguarding standards Type: Best practice

Minimum safeguarding training standards ensure compliance, competency and consistency in your organisation.