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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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Why complete Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training?
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Sport and Leisure training is designed to give safeguarding leads the clarity, skills and confidence they need to recognise concerns early, respond appropriately and help create a culture where children can thrive.
Mar
25
2026
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
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
Free training about proposed law on reporting child sexual abuse
We’re offering free training from safeguarding experts to help you prepare for the proposed legal requirements for reporting sexual abuse.
Sept
15
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
Empowering Youth Voices in Safeguarding
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.
Feb
28
2025
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