In this podcast episode, our senior consultant Carole Billington-Wood chats to Swim England's talent and events welfare officer, Rebecca Wood, about the effects of social media use on young people's wellbeing.
We look at how young athletes are using social media to gain exposure for their sport, the impact of online abuse and what sports organisations and professionals can do to support young athletes online.
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Featuring:
Mel Nienartowicz – Host, NSPCC Sport (formerly CPSU)
Carole Billington-Wood – Senior Consultant, NSPCC Sport
Rebecca Wood – Talent & Events Welfare Officer, Swim England
Further information
- Online safety and social media
- Safeguarding Online Sporting Spaces – Loughborough University study. 2024.