Resource library

This briefing has been developed to help anyone planning to work with children and young people in drop-in activities.

This guidance describes the knowledge and skills required for a Board safeguarding champion. 

This guidance details the purpose, knowledge and skills required for an Investigator role. An investigation is required as part of a sport's organisations safeguarding and child protection case management process.

This guidance explores anxiety within a sports context, outlining possible signs and symptoms and what you should do if you suspect that a young person is struggling with an anxiety disorder.

This document contains guidance on how safeguarding concerns can be scaled using thresholds, enabling for the concern to be properly dealt with. 

As part of the NSPCC How Safe 2022 conference, CPSU consultant Jude Toasland led a session looking at how parental involvement in sport has changed over the years.

These reporting-procedure flowcharts offer guidance to organisations hosting sporting events at 5 different levels, from local to international.

This briefing provides an overview of harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people and recommends ways in which to address worrying behaviour.

Parents can use this leaflet to help choose the right club or activity for their child. It lists the safeguards that sports bodies should have in place to keep children safe.

Download a free NSPCC poster, especially designed for sports clubs and leisure centres to highlight how you can contact the NSPCC helpline with your concerns.