The Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport build on the current safeguarding system to help create a culture in sport that promotes, supports and safeguards children’s wellbeing in Scotland.
Developed by sportscotland and Children 1st, the standards also see a strengthening of the existing minimum operating requirements (MORs).
Author: sportscotland
Published: 2017
The 8 standards
- Every child is respected without discrimination
- Every child's wellbeing is promoted, supported and safeguarded
- Every child is protected from abuse when taking part in our sport
- Every child has a say in our sport
- Volunteers and staff working with children go through an appointment and selection process
- Volunteers and staff working with children are well supported to deliver our sport
- The sports organisation is managed well and is accountable
- The sports organisation evaluates how it safeguards children and makes improvements if necessary
You can read more about and download the standards on the sportscotland website.