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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.

Safeguarding standards providing a framework for everyone involved in sport to help them create a safe sporting environment for children and young people and protect them from harm.

To address bullying behaviour successfully, you need a whole club approach, with coaches, volunteers, officials, young people, parents and carers working together.

Working together to safeguard children, statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Lower-level concerns A lower-level concern is any concern, doubt, or sense of unease, no matter how small, that someone may have acted in a way that is inconsistent with the organisation's code of conduct.

It's your responsiblity to keep everyone up to date on the use of AI in your organisation.

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

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.

It's important to maintain a culture of vigilance and support once your new recruit is in post.

While children are in your care, it should be made clear that bullying will not be tolerated and will be challenged.

In this blog, Cerri talks about why it was important to bring young people into the conversation at the Wales Safeguarding Support Forum and hear from them directly.

How and why you need to report safeguarding allegations to LADOs, and what to expect when doing so.

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

Learn more about 'A Safeguarding Code for Martial Arts', good safeguarding practice and additional risks and considerations for martial arts organisations.

For help in encouraging the positive involvement of parents and other spectators, youth sports clubs and organisations may wish to take a look at the following resources.

Advice about reducing the risk of the grooming process taking place to prevent children from being sexually harmed.

The talent pathway offers fantastic experiences but specific factors make athletes more at risk to abuse.

There are several ways in which sports organisations and activity providers can reduce the risk of harm to children and young people whilst using social media to promote their organisation or to communicate.

Learn how to recognise and challenge sexism and misogyny in sport with NSPCC Sport's online safeguarding training for sport coaches and volunteers.

Use our checking tool to help you decide if a digital app or platform is suitable for your sports organisation. Helps you assess risks and can support decision-making.