Use this section if you work in sports (whether paid or unpaid) with children, or if you’re a parent or carer who wants to keep your child safe during sports activities.
The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) is a partnership between the NSPCC, Sport England, sportscotland, Sport Northern Ireland and the Sports Council for Wales.
The CPSU works with UK sports councils, governing bodies and other organisations to help them reduce the risk of child abuse during sporting activities. Please contact the CPSU with any queries and for resources that are relevant to sports bodies.
Telephone 0116 234 7278 or email cpsu@nspcc.org.uk.
Keeping children safe in sport
NSPCC EduCare child protection awareness programme designed for anyone who comes into contact with children through sporting activities, it is particularly relevant for organisations which already have a child protection policy in place.
Video clips from the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit
These videos are designed to help anyone involved in sports activities with children and young people - including coaches, volunteer helpers, activity organisers, management committees, participants and parents.
Helping keep your child safe in sport: child protection leaflet for parents (PDF)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Gives guidelines for parents about making sure their children remain safe in sports settings. Aims to enable parents to ask the right questions about important child protection measures that sports providers should have.
Parent checklist for youth activities (PDF)
Scottish Executive. Leaflet for parents, setting out some basic questions they might like to ask about the status and credentials of youth organisations and clubs and their leaders, or if you volunteer to run sporting events (eg, you’re a parent running a football team).