Managing challenging behaviour

Last updated: 22 Dec 2021 Topics: Inappropriate or concerning behaviour

This briefing provides practical guidelines for managing challenging behaviour (PDF) from children and young people in sports activities.

Author: NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit
Published: 2021

Contents

  • introduction
  • make sure your organisation is prepared
  • responding to challenging behaviour
  • enforcing agreed-upon sanctions for continued challenging behaviours
Download the briefing (PDF)

Further resources

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All concerns should be discussed with your club welfare officer (designated person for safeguarding at your club) and reported in accordance with your national governing body's (NGB) policy and procedures.

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