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Parents in sport – leaflet for coaches

Topics: Parents in sport Type: Publications

This leaflet can be used by clubs to inform coaches how to work with parents more effectively. 

A Code for Sports Governance

Topics: Safeguarding standards Type: Publications

Dec 2021 Revised. UK Sport and Sport England have published a new Code for Sports Governance. Its policies and processes cover the crucial safeguarding elements needed for a well-run organisation.

DBS and referral processes in sport

Topics: Safe recruitment Type: Webinars

In this webinar, we hear from experts within the Disclosure and Barring Service about the referral process and what this means for sports.

An introduction to the CPSU

Topics: Safeguarding standards Safeguarding framework Duty of care Type: Video & audio

This short film introduces the work of the CPSU team and how we can support sports organisations to safeguard children and young people attending and participating in sport.

Parenting young people in competitive sport

Topics: Parents in sport Elite athletes Type: Video & audio

In the second of our podcasts on parental involvement, we talk about the different situations and challenges parents of children in competitive sport face.

Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation

Topics: Mental health and wellbeing Athlete wellbeing Type: Best practice

The charter aims to influence the sports sector to support athletes' mental wellbeing and change the stigma around mental health. 

Case management tool

Topics: Case management Type: Tools

This case management tool provides links to a range of resources to help your organisation manage safeguarding cases more effectively.

RFU guidance on obtaining best evidence from children

Topics: Case management Type: Best practice

This guidance from the Rugby Football Union provides advice about how to support a child witness giving evidence during disciplinary hearings.

Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (Scotland)

Topics: Safeguarding standards Athlete wellbeing Type: Tools

The Scottish Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport supports organisations to create a culture of safeguarding and protecting children. 

Club framework for safeguarding standards in sport (NI)

Topics: Safeguarding framework Type: Tools

This framework provides a set of standards of good practice for clubs in NI to work towards. These standards help organisations know what they need to do to protect children involved in sport, and to minimise avoidable risks.