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.
Is my child ready to go out alone?
This NSPCC leaflet offers advice and practical tips to parents on judging if a child is ready to be out on their own.
Physical contact and young people in sport
This briefing provides guidance on the appropriate use of physical contact between adults and young people in sports activities.
An introduction to safeguarding children and young people in sport
An introduction to safeguarding for anyone involved with children and young people in sports activities, including coaches, volunteer helpers, activity organisers, management committees, participants and parents.
Sample accessible player registration form
Sample form for sports organisations. A good-practice example developed by the Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Serivce, Nottingham Healthcare NHS Trust.
Adult-child physical contact in sport
Dr Melanie Lang (Edge Hill University) has produced a video presentation for sports coach UK on challenging coach anxiety of adult-child touch in sport through a children's rights approach.
Child development report: Safeguarding children within sport and leisure facilities
The CPSU commissioned a report in February 2015, 'Summary of child development ages 8-11 years for the purposes of safeguarding children in sport and leisure facilities' from Dr Vicky Lovett from Swansea University.
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.
Improving parent–coach relationships – strategies for coaches
This guidance provides coaches with helpful strategies to follow to improve and manage potential issues between coaches and parents and build a good relationship.
Kent Sport's safeguarding adults at risk policy
A good-practice example from Kent Sport. They have developed their 'Safeguarding adults at risk in sport' policy to safeguard adults at risk from potential abuse.