Parents play a key role in children's enjoyment of sport. This page directs parents to relevant advice on the NSPCC website, and signposts professionals to NSPCC Sport's guidance on getting parents involved.
All decisions made in the case management process should put the child’s welfare first. Decisions should all be defensible and stand up to scrutiny, and they shouldn't sit with just one person. Case management 6 of 8.
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.
There are several things that sports organisations can do to contribute towards the ongoing wellbeing of their participants, as well as supporting those experiencing mental health problems.
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.
What is a safeguarding policy statement?
A safeguarding policy outlines your safeguarding intention to protect children and young people whilst in your care.
Starting and maintaining the life of a performance or pathway athlete can be exciting, but also daunting, as it takes time to adjust and learn how to balance training with all the other things in life.
Recruiting, training and supporting staff and volunteers
It's important to recruit and train the right people to work with children and young people within your club, activity or organisation.