Parents and carers and bystanders play a big role in encouraging children to take part in sport or physical activity, which is important if we want our children to live healthy and active lifestyles.
Having an understanding and interest in getting involved in your child's sports club or activity will help create an environment where your child feels able to share their experiences with you.
NSPCC: Child Protection Unit in Sport
The Child Protection in Sport Unit have developed 5 questions parents/carers should be asking sports clubs/activity providers it is important you feel empowered to ask these questions:
Speaking out in Sport Video
- knowing when something is wrong
- poor practice vs abuse in sport
- recognising the signs
- listening to children
- speaking out in sport
If you want to find out more about how to keep your child young person safe in sport please visit:
https://thecpsu.org.uk/parents/
Useful Information
CPSU free E-Learning Course
The CPSU have designed a free e-learning course that will take 10 minutes to complete. This course will help you understand your role as a Parent/Carer and where to go if you have any concerns or worries.
https://thecpsu.org.uk/parents/keeping-your-child-safe-in-sport-e-learning-course/
Other Resources
NWG Network's Safe to Play - a campaign developed in partnership with Sport England, encouraging parents, coaches and children to know the signs that something isn't right and have the confidence to report it
MIND - free mental health support for adults living in England and the Channel Islands
Ann Craft Trust - the authority on safeguarding for adults
Samaritans - whatever you're going through, a Samaritan is available to call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Kooth - access support from other young people and professionals, all at your own pace
Anti-Bullying Alliance- coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying
Online Safety - advice and guidance for children, young people and parents regarding keeping safe online
Activity Alliance - The national charity and leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity
Stonewall - a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights charity
Sporting Equals - promotes ethnic diversity in physical activity
