Find out how the changes from 1 September 2026 affect roles in sport that are eligible for DBS and AccessNI criminal records checks.
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How to safeguard in sport this September
Our tips for strengthening safeguarding this September cover common concerns and practical steps for governing bodies, active partnerships and clubs.
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Raising the bar in women's athletics
Find out about new guidance from the EBU, which recommends respectful camera angles for recording women's athletics.
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How to safeguard in sport this September
Our tips for strengthening safeguarding this September cover common concerns and practical steps for governing bodies, active partnerships and clubs.
Aug
27
2026
Changes to definition of regulated activity
Find out how the changes from 1 September 2026 affect roles in sport that are eligible for DBS and AccessNI criminal records checks.
Aug
27
2026
Raising the bar in women's athletics
Find out about new guidance from the EBU, which recommends respectful camera angles for recording women's athletics.
Aug
26
2026
Supporting Team England for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
How we trained Team England safeguarding leads and staff for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Jul
23
2026
7 ways to make safeguarding a priority
7 ways to influence people in your organisation to make safeguarding a priority useful for safeguarding leads and board champions.
Jul
10
2026
How to plan safeguarding in sport
Learn how to write and co-create a SMART safeguarding plan that will be delivered and make safeguarding the norm.
Jul
07
2026
A 10% increase in safeguarding concerns in children's sports
The NSPCC is releasing new data as it renames its sport safeguarding service, NSPCC Sport, formerly the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU).
Jun
30
2026
NSPCC Sport: new name, same mission
Celebrating 25 years of safeguarding children in sport, with a name change to ‘NSPCC Sport'.
Jun
25
2026
Safer community events don't happen by chance
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.
Jun
10
2026
NSPCC Sport releases 25/26 year in review
We have released our 2025/2026 annual review, demonstrating progress in youth sports safeguarding across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Jun
05
2026