Resource library

Deaf and disabled children are particularly vulnerable to abuse. This briefing provides guidance on how to recognise and respond to concerns about the welfare of a child.

How to create a mentally healthy and safe environment for your sport or activity, at a time when increasing numbers of young people are experiencing some sort of struggle with their mental health.

Learn how to take, store and use photos and videos of children while keeping children and young people safe in your club. Includes device use, social media, livestreaming, artificial intelligence, communication and ready-made templates. 

Every child has the right to experience sport and physical activities in a safe environment, free from bullying and abuse. We want to help you build a culture in which everyone respects each other and works together to stop bullying.

Guidance on safeguarding talented and elite young athletes, including considerations of pressure, balancing life with performance, body image, looking after their mental wellbeing and suggestions of what young people can do. 

We look at how to create an inclusive environment which celebrates difference and is welcoming for everyone.

Safeguarding in sport should continue into the online world. Websites, social media channels, apps and other forms of online communication need safeguards in place to help to keep your young members and staff safe from harm.

Everything you need to consider when recruiting staff or volunteers who will be working with children.

Involving children and young people in decision making, planning and hearing their voices is an important part of creating a safe culture in sport. Here's how your sport or activity can meet children and young people's safeguarding needs as well as hearing to their voices.

Parents and carers play a key role in encouraging and supporting their child to take part, succeed and have fun when playing sport. Here's how you can get them involved and encourage positive behaviour on the sidelines.