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Meet the team We have 25 years’ experience supporting the sport sector with safeguarding and welfare training, guidance and support.

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

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Challenging bullying behaviour Many children and young people take part in some form of sport or physical activity, so while they are in your care it’s important that you’re creating a positive culture.

Using and sharing images of young people for your sport or activity Before sharing any images, videos or livestreams of children and young people make sure you consider how widely images may be shared once they are in the public domain.

Every child has the right to be safe. Find out what safeguarding is, what it means and and what's expected of organisations.

A closer look at the different types of child abuse and some signs to look out for in the sporting environment.

Everyone should be able to appeal against the outcome of safeguarding and disciplinary processes, and the appeals processes should be separate from any case management group. Case management 8/8

Social media best practice 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.

The following resources can help you to support children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.

Sport, by definition, requires a significant level of physical exertion.

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

Clear reporting procedures will make sure that any safeguarding concerns are passed on in a timely manner. Case management tool part 2 of 8.

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.

Safer recruitment from start to finish, learn more about how to safely advertise, recruit, interview and onboard new staff and volunteers in your organisation.

Benefits for children and young people Young people are the lifeblood and future of most sports, and having their voice heard within your organisation will benefit everyone.

Be aware of health and safety considerations when planning drop-in activities, and take steps to mitigate any potential risks.

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Implementing an unaccompanied child policy There are 4 key considerations for facility operators to bear in mind when developing safeguarding arrangements.

How to involve children and young people How you go about engaging and involving children and young people varies depending on the size of your organisation, your budget and how you want to include them.