Our safer event tools will help you to meet the safeguarding responsibilities for your sports event, from playing in a local park to representing your country.
Definition of emotional abuse
Emotional abuse is the emotional maltreatment of a child, which has a severe and persistent negative effect on the child’s emotional development.
Parents and carers offer both emotional and practical support to their child, and it is key that they feel equipped to support their child's sporting journey.
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.
Implementing an unaccompanied child policy
There are 4 key considerations for facility operators to bear in mind when developing safeguarding arrangements.
The case data collection tool was research between NSPCC Sport and Loughborough University. The data collected was anonymised and analysed to identify themes and trends about safeguarding cases.
Industry-leading bespoke safeguarding training programmes, and consultancy services to help you keep children safe in sport, leisure and physical activity.
How can sport be a protective factor for children going through adversity, trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)? Learn more and download our safeguarding scenarios.