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We’re offering free training from safeguarding experts to help you prepare for the proposed legal requirements for reporting sexual abuse.

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.

Photos and videos are classed as ‘personal data’ by law.

Watch the NSPCC Sport webinar recordings at a time that suits you.

Online gender-based violence (GBV) in sport can show up in different forms depending on whether it’s grassroots or the high-performance sector.

You can use these scenarios with staff and volunteers in your sport to identify any gaps in knowledge when dealing with online safety concerns.

Definition of neglect Neglect is not meeting a child’s basic physical or psychological needs.

A wide range of resources are available to help safeguard talented and elite young athletes – we list some of the most useful resources here.

Mobile phones can pose a safeguarding risk if they are used to take photos or video footage in changing rooms or shower areas.

This guidance advises sports organisations on the types of procedures they should have in place to respond to reports of non-recent abuse in sport.

A poem to celebrate sport parents.

Grassroots sport is where play can be explored, confidence grows and friendships are made.

What is domestic abuse? Domestic abuse describes violence or abuse used by one person over another within intimate relationships or families.

Read about the recent Sport Welfare Officer (SWO) Network away day, and how the network can support your sport organisation.

A blog written by Samantha Lawrence on why tackling online gender-based violence in sport is important to her as a mum.

This template details the purpose, knowledge and skills required for an Investigator role. An investigation is required as part of a sport's organisations safeguarding and child protection case management process.

Responding to and reporting concerns It's not the responsibility of anyone working in a club, activity or organisation to decide whether or not child abuse has taken place.

Learn how sport and physical activity organisations can support children experiencing domestic abuse with our online masterclass.

Find out more about the structure of dance sector, the safeguarding challenges and what safeguards should be put in place.

Create an inclusive culture in sport and understand how to support children with different needs.