As part of the NSPCC How Safe 2022 conference, our consultant Jude Toasland led a session looking at how parental involvement in sport has changed over the years.
The panel share their experiences and tips for how to involve parents meaningfully, and the positive impact parental involvement can have on a club.
Key points
- previous view of the role of parents in youth sport
- introduction of Parents in Sport Week
- evolution of Parents in Sport Week messaging
- communication with parents
- coach and parent relationships
- examples of involving parents
- tips on how to involve parents
Updates: This video mentions the Child Protection in Sport Unit which is now known as NSPCC Sport. The panel discusses Parents in Sport Week which has evolved to become our year round campaign Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport.
Panellists
- Jude Toasland – Senior Consultant at NSPCC Sport
- Sue Ravenlaw – Head of Safeguarding at the FA
- Dr Camilla Knight – Sport Scientist at Swansea University
- Damian Smith – Head of Development at North Yorkshire Sport
Further information
Visit our Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport pages on the NSPCC website pages for more information and advice on engaging and involving parents in sport.