Working together to safeguard children
Working together to safeguard children, statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Helping parents understand the risks of sharing photos online
Share this simple 75-second video to help your sport parents understand why they should pause before sharing photos of children in sport online.
Concerns in sport: latest Helpline and Childline insight
New figures from April 2025 to March 2026 offer a snapshot of how children and adults are using NSPCC services in relation to sport.
Children living with trauma – how sports can be a protective factor
How can sport be a protective factor for children going through adversity, trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)? Learn more and download our safeguarding scenarios.
Managing challenging behaviour
A child’s behaviour might be challenging for a reason, understanding why a child's behaviour may be difficult will help you to support them better.
Photography and video consent form template
A template to create your own photography and filming consent form.
Accident reporting form
An accident-reporting form template and procedure to be followed by a club or organisation in the event of an accident.
Risk-assessment template following an incident or safeguarding concern
A risk-assessment template to be adapted by organisations to be used after an incident or safeguarding concern has occurred.
DBS checks in sport – guidance
The Disclosure and Barring Service have developed these leaflets for the sports sector on the eligibility of different roles based on levels of responsibility.
AI in sport guidance
Guidance with best practice for responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in youth sports, physical activity and leisure. Also includes wording for policies, codes of conduct and communication.