Sport should be a place where everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability can feel safe, supported, and empowered.
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, volunteer, or parent, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services on 999 or by using the 999 BSL service.
Useful resources
The Childline Deaf Zone is a dedicated part of the Childline website designed to support children and young people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing.
Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)
CPSU are part of the NSPCC and funded by Sport England, Sport Northern Ireland, Sport Wales, and UK Sport.
On their website you will find lots of useful resources including how to deal with a concern, training opportunities and self-assessment tools for organisations.
Ann Craft Trust are a leading UK authority on safeguarding adults.
Explore their website to discover training opportunities, helpful tools, and a library of resources and templates.
If you have any safeguarding related questions or would like to report a concern, please email safeguarding@ukds.org.uk