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Physical contact and young people in sport

Topics: Duty of care Type: Best practice

This guidance outlines the appropriate use of physical contact between adults and young people in sports activities.

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. 

Events held in public parks and spaces – additional safeguarding considerations

Topics: Trips, events and travel Type: Best practice

Running events in public spaces can present a variety of additional safeguarding challenges, including security and photography. This briefing will help your organisation identify and address potential issues.

Running holiday activity clubs

Topics: Holiday activities and clubs Community and school sports Type: Best practice

Holiday activity programmes are a great way for children and young people to try new sports, learn new things and meet new friends. Here are our five ways to run a safe and enjoyable holiday club.

Heatwave advice

Topics: Trips, events and travel Athlete wellbeing Type: Best practice

Good-practice guidance from the NHS on heat health. It lists risks and actions to consider when planning sports events.

Protecting children from grooming and sexual abuse

Topics: Athlete wellbeing Inappropriate or concerning behaviour Type: Best practice

Advice about reducing the risk of the grooming process taking place to prevent children from being sexually harmed.

Involving young people in mixed aged sport or activity

Topics: Involving young people in mixed-age activities Type: Best practice

This guidance highlights what safeguards you should have in place when involving young people in mixed age activities or sports.

Minimum safeguarding training standards

Topics: Safeguarding standards Type: Best practice

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

Supervising children's sport and activities

Topics: Supervision ratio Type: Best practice

This briefing provides guidance about arranging appropriate supervision ratios for children's sporting activities. 

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.