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Sports organisations have an important role to play in creating a positive culture to challenge bullying behaviour.

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

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

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

Here are links to a variety of resources to combat bullying, whether it occurs within sport or off the playing field.

Definition of bullying behaviour Bullying behaviour is when individuals or groups seek to harm, intimidate or coerce someone they may be jealous of or who is perceived to be vulnerable.

Create an inclusive culture by having open conversations, making adaptations, training staff and putting polices in place which celebrate difference.

A wide range of resources are available to help you make your sport or activity more accessible and inclusive for all children and young people.

While children are in your care, it should be made clear that bullying will not be tolerated and will be challenged.

When planning and running drop-in activities for young people, think about the ages and abilities of those who might attend, and how these might impact the sessions.

All young people have the right to enjoy sport, free from all forms of abuse and exploitation, and to be involved in decisions affecting them.

We're here to provide expert safeguarding and child protection advice to sports organisations.

A wide range of resources are available to help safeguard talented and elite young athletes – we list some of the most useful resources here.

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

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

Watch the NSPCC Sport webinar recordings at a time that suits you.

Online gender-based violence (GBV) in sport can show up in different forms depending on whether it’s grassroots or the high-performance sector.

Definition of emotional abuse  Emotional abuse is the emotional maltreatment of a child, which has a severe and persistent negative effect on the child’s emotional development.

What are safeguarding procedures? Safeguarding procedures outline how you will protect children and young people and what practical safeguarding measures will be put in place to do so.

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