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The following resources can help you to involve children and young people with decision making within your sports club or 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.

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

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.

Acceptable use statement templates, to outline your policies on acceptable behaviour when using the internet, online platforms and devices

Our aim To support the sport and physical activity sector to create a caring culture where children and young people are safe and thrive in sport.

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.

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

Everyone plays their part in safeguarding and protecting children and young people in sport.

A template for sports organisations to create their own registration and consent forms.

Our essential away day trips safety checklist for sport organisations.

What is a safeguarding policy statement? A safeguarding policy outlines your safeguarding intention to protect children and young people whilst in your care.

Digital resilience is crucial for navigating the connected world safely and confidently.

Sport England - Uniting the Movement. A 10-year strategy, launched in 2021 with a vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity.

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

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

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.

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.

You don't need to understand every aspect of a person’s specific disability, condition or sensory need; however you should consider their particular needs when planning your activity.