Negotiating the post-game conversation
Competitions can be emotional for children, parents and coaches, so ensuring that feedback is well-timed and delivered appropriately is very important.
Example risk assessment for people under investigation or with DBS content
An example of a safeguarding risk assessment procedure from Basketball England.
Safeguarding and inclusion of deaf and disabled children and young people
Deaf and disabled children are particularly vulnerable to abuse. This briefing provides guidance on how to recognise and respond to concerns about the welfare of a child.
Training needs analysis guidance
Guidance to help you assess the training requirements for your organisation or activity.
How to improve parental involvement in your club – recommendations for coaches
This guidance (PDF) aims help coaches understand, support, and educate parents, helping to improve overall parental involvement and allowing children to have more enjoyable sporting experiences.
How can you get involved in your child's sports club?
Parental feedback, support and behaviour all play a vital role in a child's enjoyment and experience of sport. This guidance for parents provides tips for how to support and encourage your child and become positively involved in their sporting experience.
Minimum safeguarding training standards
Minimum safeguarding training standards ensure compliance, competency and consistency in your organisation.
Key info – photography
Our Help and Advice section has hub pages on specific safeguarding topics, which provide an overview, guidance and a list of resources. This page covers photos and videos of children by clubs and parents, as well as mobile phone use.
Key info – anti-bullying
Our Help and Advice section has hub pages on specific safeguarding topics, which provide an overview, guidance and a list of resources. This page covers the types of bullying that may occur in a sporting environment and how these can be addressed and reported.
Key info – talented and elite athletes
Our Help and Advice section has hub pages on specific safeguarding topics, which provide an overview, guidance and a list of resources. This page covers the specific factors that need to be considered when safeguarding talented and elite young athletes.