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If you think a child is in immediate danger Don't delay – call the police on 999 straight away.

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?

Learn why, as part of a safeguarding framework, checklists can be an essential tool for coaches, welfare officers, and club leaders to manage their duty of care effectively, especially when things get busy.

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

This framework provides a set of standards of good practice for clubs in NI to work towards. These standards help organisations know what they need to do to protect children involved in sport, and to minimise avoidable risks.

Building and embedding safeguards Creating a safeguarding plan Using an effective safeguarding plan enables clubs, activities and organisations to meet their safeguarding responsibilities by setting out the work being done to make activities safer for everyone.

Third-party use of facilities There are a few key points to consider when determining supervision levels and responsibilities for third-party users of facilities.

Choosing wisely and conducting an effective interview and selection process will help you to select the most suitable person for the role.

Sport is still a positive place for children – and more adults are contacting our Helpline to keep it that way. Read about the latest insight from NSPCC Helpline.

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Definition of sexual abuse Sexual abuse is when a child is forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities.

All sports organisations should have processes in place to ensure that they provide a safe and welcoming environment for children and young people.

Bullying behaviours can cause negative experiences for children and young people taking part in sport.

Celebrate special moments, promote your activities and recruit new members by using images and video safely.

Mobile phones can pose a safeguarding risk if they are used to take photos or video footage in changing rooms or shower areas.

Parents and carers offer both emotional and practical support to their child, and it is key that they feel equipped to support their child's sporting journey.

Learn how to write and co-create a SMART safeguarding plan that will be delivered and make safeguarding the norm.

An Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published 2022 its final report looking at child sexual abuse across multiple 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.

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.