Duty of care in sport and physical activity
This briefing clarifies what Duty of Care means for sports organisations and activity providers, with guidance on how to demonstrate that this duty is being met.
Learning from the Sheldon Report
The Sheldon Report investigated non-recent child sexual abuse in football. It was commissioned by the FA after survivors came forward in 2016 and includes recommendations for football, but are applicable to all sports.
Safeguarding in the dance sector
Find out more about the structure of dance sector, the safeguarding challenges and what safeguards should be put in place.
Physical contact and young people in sport
This guidance outlines the appropriate use of physical contact between adults and young people in sports activities.
Safeguarding in martial arts
Learn more about 'A Safeguarding Code for Martial Arts', good safeguarding practice and additional risks and considerations for martial arts organisations.
How safe are our children? 2020
This NSPCC report compiles and analyses the most robust and up-to-date child protection data that exists across the four nations in the UK for 2020.
Positions of trust – FAQs about the changes
We have put together a document to answer your frequently asked questions about this change to the law regarding positions of trust.
Building positive parent–coach relationships – strategies for coaches
This guidance provides coaches with helpful strategies to follow to improve and manage potential issues between coaches and parents and build a good relationship.
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.
Creating effective safeguarding plans
A video presentation about creating effective safeguarding plans