Celebrating 25 years of safeguarding children in sport, with a name change to ‘NSPCC Sport'.
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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.
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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.
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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
Combat sports: what makes a good club?
We’ve updated our Parent's Hub information, advice and guidance to help parents better understand what makes a good club — especially when it comes to competitions.
Sept
29
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
Keeping children safe in summer holiday clubs
In this blog, Joe, talks about the role the NSPCC Helpline can play in supporting staff and volunteers running holiday activities this summer.
Jul
08
2025
Amplifying young people’s voices
In this blog we talk to the NSPCC Young People's Board for Change about their experience of working with the CPSU and the importance of amplifying young people's voices within sport and physical activity.
Nov
29
2024
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