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.
There are multiple studies such as The role of parents in the motivation of young athletes: a systematic review Jan 2024 that show parents are one of the main influencers that shape a child’s experience and participation in sport and physical activity.
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.
What you need to know as a safeguarding lead or welfare officer in sport to reduce the risk of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, respond safely and support a child's safety and wellbeing.
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.
Our highlights from the podcast
Three passionate voices and experts in this field shared powerful reflections on what it really means to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for young people in community sport.
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.