We know that there’s a lot of information out there. This digital resource brings together trusted safeguarding advice, guidance and tools all in one place.
Whether you’re a coach, volunteer or welfare officer, you’ll find support to help you build a club where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be active.
If you would like resources in printed format, please get in touch with either of our Sport Welfare Officers.
We all want our children to enjoy moving their bodies. To associate getting active with having fun, making friends and feeling like they belong. Parents play a huge role in making that happen.
This digital resource is a friendly guide to safeguarding in sport, bringing together helpful advice and simple tools that are there to support parents. It will help you understand what safe, positive and inclusive experiences look like and how you can help to create them.
Whether you’re new to sport or have been on the sidelines for years, this resource will build your confidence in playing your part.
If you would like resources in printed format, please get in touch with either of our Sport Welfare Officers.
The Ann Craft Trust is a national charity that focuses on safeguarding adults. Here, you’ll find templates, frameworks and research to minimise the risk of abuse of adults.
Visit the Ann Craft Trust website.
Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity Advice and Training is a project funded by Sport England, Sport Wales and UK Sport to help sport and activity organisations to develop best practice in safeguarding adults.
Sport England’s free learning tool (previously known as Club Matters) provides the latest information, training, and tools that cover an array of topics, including safeguarding, to strengthen your physical activity offer.
Part of the NSPCC, the CPSU works specifically with sports organisations to help them protect those in their care. They offer training, tools and tips on putting safeguarding practices in place.
Check out the CPSU’s LADO guide for sport and physical activity. Helping you to understand the role of Local Authority Designated Officers, when and how to contact a LADO, and what to do if you have a concern.
NGBs are often aligned with national laws and regulations regarding safeguarding. By following their guidelines, you ensure that your organisation complies with legal standards. They also provide standardised safeguarding practices that are widely recognised, trusted and followed across your sport or activity.
A list of all the national governing bodies recognised by all the UK Sports Councils, can be found on this live Excel sheet.
The NSPCC offer a wealth of resources on safeguarding children, including training courses, policy templates and support for parents.
Our Streets Now are an organisation aiming to create a world free from public sexual harassment. They have a section dedicated to sport facilities and clubs which outlines research, templates and training to help you support those who have experienced sexual harassment and prevent it from again.
Visit the Our Streets Now website.
7. Play Their Way
The Play Their Way movement aims to support coaches to give children and young people a choice to shape their physical activity experiences, create space for them to voice their views and enable them to take ownership of their development journey. The website hosts a range of resources like worksheets, videos and podcasts to help coaches adopt a child-first coaching philosophy.
Visit the Play Their Way website.
Our Sport Welfare Officers, Sarah and Sue, are working closely with local club welfare officers to support them to deliver inclusive and positive experiences for both children and adults.
Learn more about the Sport Welfare Network.
9. UK Coaching
Whatever your role, UK Coaching will help you connect with the people in front of you. Their work covers accessible coaching and participant-focused coaching, and have a range of resources, events and training to help you achieve this.
Visit the UK Coaching website.
The UK Coaching Duty To Care badge is a free, online course that covers 6 pillars of learning including safeguarding, inclusion and mental health well-being. This information will help you offer your participants the right support during their active journeys.
Helping us tackle inactivity to boost health and happiness
