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Safeguarding in the dance sector

Topics: Safeguarding standards Duty of care Type: Best practice

Find out more about the structure of dance sector, the safeguarding challenges and what safeguards should be put in place.

5 questions to ask contact sport competition organisers

Topics: Parents in sport Safeguarding standards Type: Publications

We've designed these posters to help parents choose the best contact sports competitions for their child.

NSPCC Helpline and Childline data (sport)

Topics: Safeguarding standards Type: Publications

Read the latest statistics and snapshots based on child welfare contacts to the NSPCC Helpline and Childline from 2024/25 where the location of concern was a sports setting or where the person contacting was a sports professional (coach, club staff, volunteer). 

Safeguarding in martial arts

Topics: Duty of care Safeguarding standards Type: Best practice

Learn more about 'A Safeguarding Code for Martial Arts', good safeguarding practice and additional risks and considerations for martial arts organisations.

Missing children and young people at sports events: procedure and flowchart

Topics: Safeguarding standards Trips, events and travel Type: Policies

Steps to take if a child goes missing at your sports event - sample procedure from the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit.

Minimum safeguarding training standards

Topics: Safeguarding standards Type: Best practice

Minimum safeguarding training standards ensure compliance, competency and consistency in your organisation.

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 welfare officer – role description

Topics: Safeguarding standards Type: Forms

Use this sample role description as a template to assist you when recruiting for a club welfare officer role.

Lead safeguarding officer – role description

Topics: Safeguarding standards Type: Forms

This template provides a sample role description for a lead safeguarding officer role in the context of protecting children in sport.