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.
Club framework for safeguarding standards in sport (NI)
This framework provides a set of standards of good practice for clubs in NI to work towards. These standards help organisations know what they need to do to protect children involved in sport, and to minimise avoidable risks.
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.
Key info – deaf and disabled children
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 how you can safeguard and include deaf and disabled children and young people in your organisation.
Key info – mental health and wellbeing
Our Help and Advice section has hub pages on specific safeguarding topics, which provide an overview, guidance and a list of resources. This page will help you to support the wellbeing of club members and create a mentally healthy and safe environment.
Key info – online safety
Our Help and Advice section has hub pages on specific safeguarding topics, which provide an overview, guidance and a list of resources. This page highlights what you need to know about internet usage, social media, cyberbullying and more.
Key info – safer recruitment
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 everything you need to consider when recruiting staff or volunteers who will be working with children.
Key info – involving children and young people
Our Help and Advice section has hub pages on specific safeguarding topics, which provide an overview, guidance and a list of resources. This page will help you to understand the importance of involving children and young people and outline the practical steps that you can take.