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All young people have the right to enjoy sport, free from all forms of abuse and exploitation, and to be involved in decisions affecting them.

We're here to provide expert safeguarding and child protection advice to sports organisations.

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

Using inclusive language that doesn’t discriminate against someone’s ability, age, race, religion, faith, sex, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation helps to create an inclusive culture in your organisation.

Use this sample role description as a template to assist you when recruiting for a club welfare officer role.

This template provides a role description for a lead safeguarding officer role in the context of protecting children in sport.

Risks are evolving all the time, and range from risks with data and inaccuracies to mis-use and extortion.

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.

Practical ways to protect children and young people in sport from online risks while empowering them to navigate the digital space confidently.

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.

What are safeguarding procedures? Safeguarding procedures outline how you will protect children and young people and what practical safeguarding measures will be put in place to do so.

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Taking part in sport can have both a positive and negative influence on young people’s mental health and wellbeing, and we need to try and minimise the risks where possible.

Case management refers to the process used to address safeguarding concerns. Case management tool part 1 of 8.

What better way to celebrate National Safeguarding Week in Wales, than bringing together people from across the nation’s sports to share their expertise on keeping children safe?

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Sport and Leisure training is designed to give safeguarding leads the clarity, skills and confidence they need to recognise concerns early, respond appropriately and help create a culture where children can thrive.

Our survey of parents whose children take part in martial arts and combat sports reveals what makes them feel confident, where concerns remain, and suggests what clubs and organisations can do to help keep these children safe.

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

Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance for professionals working with children and young people in sport.