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5 questions parents should ask contact sport competition organisers

Topics: Parents in sport Safeguarding standards Type: Publications

We've designed these posters to help parents choose the best contact sports competitions for their child.

Safeguarding in martial arts

Topics: Duty of care Safeguarding standards Type: Best practice

Learn more about 'A Safeguarding Code for Martial Arts', good safeguarding practice and additional risks and considerations for martial arts organisations.

How safe are our children? 2020

Topics: Online safety Inappropriate or concerning behaviour Research Duty of care Type: Research

This NSPCC report compiles and analyses the most robust and up-to-date child protection data that exists across the four nations in the UK for 2020.

Chaperone – role description

Topics: Trips, events and travel Supervision ratio Safe recruitment Type: Forms

A template role description for a chaperone responsible for protecting and looking after children in sport.

Mixed ages in sport and physical activity

Topics: Involving young people in mixed-age activities Type: Best practice

This guidance highlights what safeguards you should have in place when involving young people in mixed age activities or sports.

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.

International safeguards for children in sport

Topics: Safeguarding standards Type: Tools

This guidance outline what safeguards should be in place at all organisation providing sports activities for children and young people.

Lifeguards and vetting check eligibility 

Topics: Safe recruitment Type: Best practice

This guidance outlines a consistent approach to decisions about the eligibility of pool lifeguards for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

DBS checks in sport – guidance

Topics: Safe recruitment Type: Publications

The Disclosure and Barring Service have developed these leaflets for the sports sector on the eligibility of different roles based on levels of responsibility.

New starter induction checklist

Topics: Safe recruitment Type: Forms

An induction checklist to help a new starter or volunteer settle in as soon as possible.