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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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
Protecting children in sport from online abuse
A blog written by Samantha Lawrence at the CPSU on why tackling online gender-based violence in sport is important to her as a mum.
Dec
11
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
National Safeguarding in Wales Week
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?
Nov
17
2025
Reflecting on the Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport 2025 campaign
Read about the impact of this year's campaign, alongside lessons learned and priorities for future years.
Nov
14
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