Minimum safeguarding training standards
Minimum safeguarding training standards ensure compliance, competency and consistency in your organisation.
Safe use of changing facilities
This briefing provides guidance on how to safeguard children and young people when they are using changing facilities, and includes recommended levels of adult supervision and examples of changing room policies.
Lifeguards and vetting check eligibility
This guidance outlines a consistent approach to decisions about the eligibility of pool lifeguards for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Addressing self-harming behaviour
How can sport or physical activity organisations support someone who is self-harming by recognising, responding and passing on relevant information when appropriate.
Working together to safeguard children
Working together to safeguard children, statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
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.
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.
Supervising children's sport and activities
This guidance helps you to arrange appropriate supervision ratios for children's sporting activities. Use our supervision calculator to help you plan.
Set up a sensory room at an event
Creating a relaxed area for children and young people to go to can help make your event more inclusive.