A framework for safeguarding and protecting children in and through sport in Wales
An overarching approach to safeguarding children in and through sport in Wales. The framework consists of five standards that a sports organisation should demonstrate it undertakes at all levels of its sport.
Safeguarding framework self-assessment tool (with guidance)
This self-assessment tool will enable organisations to assess their progress in relation to safeguarding.
Safeguarding framework self-assessment tool (without guidance)
The self-assessment tool will enable organisations to assess their progress in relation to safeguarding.
Sports Safeguarding Framework Self Assessment Tool Quick Start Guide
A tool to help you ensure that safeguarding standards are maintained and good practice embedded at all levels.
The experiences of children participating in organised sport in the UK
May 2011. The University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Centre for UK-wide Learning in Child Protection (CLiCP) carried out a three year research study of young adults' childhood experiences of emotional harm, body image, self harm, sexual harm and physical harm in organised sport. Three published reports provide a headline summary, a longer overview and the full in-depth research findings.
Missing children and young people at sports events: procedure and flow chart
A sample procedure from the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit.
Safeguarding support toolkit
A toolkit to help you ensure that children and young people engaged in all funded programme activities (including Sportivate) are effectively safeguarded.
Integrity in youth sport
John Amaechi speaks at the International Sports Security Conference, highlighting that children should be protected from bullying coaches and educated on what sport should be about.
Child exploitation risks at major sporting events
Although a huge amount of work goes into safeguarding young athletes, children outside of sport are also potentially at risk during major sporting events. Here, Professor Celia Brackenridge talks about research into this issue.
Advice on safeguarding deaf and disabled children in sport
A video clip featuring two professionals commenting on a scenario featuring Anna, a young disabled child, involved in a sports activity. They reflect on the difficulties the coach experienced in including Anna in the activities and offer suggestions about a more positive approach to meeting Anna's needs in this context.