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Who can I speak to about a concern?

Topics: Safeguarding standards Community and school sports Duty of care Type: Publications

Download these free posters to help you signpost everyone within your organisation to who they can talk to if they have a concern.

Addressing self-harming behaviour

Topics: Mental health and wellbeing Athlete wellbeing Type: Best practice

How can sport or physical activity organisations support someone who is self-harming by recognising, responding and passing on relevant information when appropriate.

Our year in review April 2025 – March 2026

Topics: Impact and case studies Type: Publications

This report summarises our impact across safeguarding in sport in the UK. It brings together delivery data, website and social media statistics and partner feedback.

Our impact April 2024 – March 2025

Topics: Impact and case studies Type: Publications

This report summarises the NSPCC impact across safeguarding in sport in the UK 2024/25.

Working together to safeguard children

Topics: Case management Safeguarding standards Type: Best practice

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

Topics: Photographing children Type: Video & audio

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

Topics: Research Type: Publications

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

Topics: Tackling Inequalities Type: Best practice

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

Topics: Inappropriate or concerning behaviour Diversity and inclusion Type: Best practice

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

Topics: Photographing children Type: Forms

A template to create your own photography and filming consent form.