Events held in public parks and spaces
Running events in public spaces can present a variety of additional safeguarding challenges, including security and photography. This briefing will help your organisation identify and address potential issues.
Running holiday activity clubs
Holiday activity programmes are a great way for children and young people to try new sports, learn new things and meet new friends. Here are our five ways to run a safe and enjoyable holiday club.
Protecting children from grooming and sexual abuse
Advice about reducing the risk of the grooming process taking place to prevent children from being sexually harmed.
Mixed ages in sport and physical activity
This guidance highlights what safeguards you should have in place when involving young people in mixed age activities or sports.
Minimum safeguarding training standards
Minimum safeguarding training standards ensure compliance, competency and consistency in your organisation.
Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation
The charter aims to influence the sports sector to support athletes' mental wellbeing and change the stigma around mental health.
Case management group – membership
This guidance details the roles and responsibilities of members of a case management group.
Case management group – terms of reference
This guidance is an example of a case management group's terms of reference.
Preventing abuse in positions of trust in sport and activity
This guidance explains abuse in positions of trust in sport and dance, including the legislation which was updated in response to the NSPCC's Close the Loophole campaign.
Guidance on child protection records retention and storage
Guidelines for the retention, storage and destruction of records relating to child welfare concerns or concerns about possible risk posed by employees.