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In this blog we talk to the NSPCC Young People's Board for Change about their experiences of sport and the importance of amplifying young people's voices.

In this blog, Cerri talks about why it was important to bring young people into the conversation at the Wales Safeguarding Support Forum and hear from them directly.

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

Part of KYCSIS week, this webinar led by Gordon MacLelland explored the impact of parental engagement in shaping positive sporting experiences for young people.

Artificial Intelligence is being used more in youth sports, learn more about how use AI responsibly in your organisation.

Safeguarding leads in Wales explored the impact of gambling and of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at this month’s Safeguarding Lead Support Forum in Cardiff.

In this blog Graham Smith talks about some best practices to help you manage and safeguard your social media presence in sport effectively.

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?

In June 2025 we ran our first ‘Safeguarding in the High-Performance System Forum’, developed in partnership with UK Sport and the Ann Craft Trust.

Press release: Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week 2025. Top footballers, Gladiators star, an international swimmer and national sports governing bodies back NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week.

7 ways to influence people in your organisation to make safeguarding a priority useful for safeguarding leads and board champions.

Plan community events that are safe for all, making sure everyone knows what to do if something doesn't feel right, and run an event that has welfare and safeguarding built in.

For ADHD Awareness Month 2026, we are busting a few myths that can help more organisations move beyond ADHD stereotypes and towards a more inclusive sporting community that can keep every child safe.

We have released our 2025/2026 annual review, demonstrating progress in youth sports safeguarding across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Find out how the changes from 1 September 2026 affect roles in sport that are eligible for DBS and AccessNI criminal records checks.

Use awareness campaigns this October 2026 to help start important conversations, improve understanding and strengthen safeguarding culture.

Our tips for strengthening safeguarding this September cover common concerns and practical steps for governing bodies, active partnerships and clubs.

Learn how to recognise and challenge sexism and misogyny in sport with NSPCC Sport's online safeguarding training for sport coaches and volunteers.

We’re offering free training from safeguarding experts to help you prepare for the proposed legal requirements for reporting sexual abuse.

Read about the recent Sport Welfare Officer (SWO) Network away day, and how the network can support your sport organisation.