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ADHD in sport: challenging myths and supporting children
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.
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Creating safer sport all year round
Use awareness campaigns this October 2026 to help start important conversations, improve understanding and strengthen safeguarding culture.
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Using AI responsibly in youth sport
Artificial Intelligence is being used more in youth sports, learn more about how use AI responsibly in your organisation.
Feb
09
2026
How to respond to child abuse concerns
Learn how to respond with empathy in the moment if you receive a concern about child abuse, whether it’s from a child, a parent, or is something you’ve seen.
Jan
07
2026
Using checklists to strengthen safeguarding
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.
Jan
07
2026
Safeguarding in sport over Christmas holidays
Here are our top tips to help you create a safe, positive environment for children this Christmas holidays. Use our checklist and key contact numbers.
Dec
18
2025
Working with system partners to strengthen safeguarding in sport
Learn more about how our safeguarding consultants work with system partners in England to strengthen safeguarding in sport.
Dec
03
2025
Working together for safer sport
Read about the recent Sport Welfare Officer (SWO) Network away day, and how the network can support your sport organisation.
Nov
14
2025
Safeguarding in the High-Performance System Forum
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.
Oct
29
2025
Safeguarding Lead Support Forum for Wales
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.
Oct
24
2025
Press release: Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week 2025
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.
Oct
06
2025
Understanding unconscious bias in sport
In this blog we introduce the topic of unconscious bias and our new webinar hosted by the NSPCC senior trainer Ineke Houtenbos.
Jul
23
2025