Duty of care in sport
The purpose of this briefing paper is to clarify what an organisation's duty of care entails, and to provide some guidance as to what steps can be taken in order to demonstrate that this duty is being met.
Enhancing parental involvement in youth sport – recommendations for coaches
Parents play a vital role in youth sport. This guidance aims to help coaches understand, support and educate parents, thereby enhancing parental involvement.
Events held in public parks and spaces – additional safeguarding considerations
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.
Event staff – your roles and responsibilities
This briefing paper will help you understand your safeguarding roles and responsibilities when working or volunteering at a sporting event.
Getting children and young people involved
Listening to and engaging with children and young people participating in your club or activity can have positive benefits for your club.
Giving young people a voice in sport
We find out about the work, main projects and achievements of the British Tennis Youth Group.
Guidelines for responding to allergies
This briefing focuses on an organisation's responsibility to young people with allergies, both ensuring their wellbeing and making sure they are not unnecessarily excluded from taking part.
Guidance on child protection records retention and storage
Guidelines for the retention, storage and destruction of records relating to child welfare concerns or concerns about possible risk posed by employees.
Supervising children and young people's sport and activities
This briefing offers guidance on appropriate staffing and supervision ratios of adults to participants when planning and running sports activities.
Guidelines on transporting a child in your car
This briefing highlights best practice for adults when transporting children to and from sporting activities.