The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcast
Welcome to our NSPCC Child Protection In Sport podcast, your definitive guide to safeguarding in sport and creating a safer sporting environment for young people.
Join us as we delve into crucial discussions on athlete safety, abuse prevention and coaching best practices. Explore expert insights, policy development strategies and actionable steps to ensure you and your club create a secure and nurturing space for young athletes.
Tune in to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to safeguard children in sport and to shape a healthier and safer athletic community.
#SafeInSport
- Update frequency
- every 31 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S2 Ep26: Safeguarding in community sport and physical activity
Moving from policies to people
Dive into our latest podcast where we explore the vital role of safeguarding in community sports and physical activities. The discussion features three guests: Anita…
Dive into our latest podcast where we explore the vital role of safeguarding in community sports and physical activities. The discussion features three guests: Anita…
00:32:53 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
S2 Ep25: Online Safety Part 5: How to keep children and young people safe
In today's connected world, keeping young people safe online is just as important as safeguarding them on the pitch or field. Join us for our latest podcast episode, where we dive into practical ways…
00:16:00 |
Tue 13 May 2025
S2 Ep24: Online Safety Part 4 - Building Resilience and Reducing Harm
Join us for Part 4 of our mini series on Online Safety for the Sport and Physical Activity Sector where we discuss how to build digital resilience in the online world, featuring Samantha Lawrence, Se…
00:16:41 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
S2 Ep23: Online Safety Part 3 - Cyberbullying in Sport
In Part 3 of our dedicated series on Online Safety for the Sport and Activity Sector, NSPCC CPSU Senior Consultant, Liza delves into the prevalent topic of cyberbullying.
00:07:54 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
S1 Ep6: Safeguarding at Sports Events
In this podcast, we discuss how you can make sure that your sports event stays safe for all children and young people by putting the right safeguarding policies and procedures in place.
We'll be ta…
We'll be ta…
00:36:26 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
S1 Ep5: DBS Checks in Sport – Your Questions Answered
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are an important part of safeguarding in sport, especially for sports clubs and organisations who train young athletes.
00:27:32 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
S1 Ep4: DBS Checks in Sport – The Basics
In this NSPCC CPSU Podcast episode we dive into the basics of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. DBS checks are hugely important for safeguarding in sport clubs and organisations as they al…
00:21:00 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
S1 Ep3: The Basics of Safeguarding
In this whistle stop tour, our NSPCC CPSU Senior Consultant and Information Officers delve into the key areas of safeguarding in sport and physical activity
00:25:49 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
S1 Ep2: Parenting Young People in Competitive Sport
In the second of our podcasts on parental involvement, we take a deep dive into what it's like parenting young athletes who compete in competitive sport and how safeguarding is paramount.
00:28:26 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
S1 Ep1: Parents Involvement in Grass-Roots Sports
Sport parents are unsung champions; from washing kit to being a personal cheerleader or taxi driver, parents and carers do it all! But part of this role also means making sure that young athletes spo…
00:22:14 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
S2 Ep22: Online Safety Part 2 - Sharing Images Online
Welcome to the Part 2 of the NSPCC CPSU's dedicated podcast series all about Online Safety for the Sport and Physical Activity sector where we look into sharing images online.
00:11:17 |
Thu 02 Jan 2025
S2 Ep21: Online Safety Part 1 - Social Media and Online Platforms
Welcome to Part 1 of our dedicated series all about Online Safety for the Sport and Physical Activity sector.
00:08:15 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
S1 Ep20: Bonus - Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport - Advice for Parents
Catch up with Connor, a member of the NSPCC Young People's Board for Change (YPBC) as he talks with Michelle North, Head of the CPSU during Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week.
They discuss what …
They discuss what …
00:08:07 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
S1 Ep20: Building a Collective Culture of Safety in Sport and Physical Activity
In this very special podcast episode, Connor, a member of the NSPCC Young People's Board for Change (YPBC) hosts and interviews Rachel Tarr, Child Protection Manager from The Football Association (Th…
00:37:59 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
S1 Ep19: Body Image and Social Media in Sport
Join our experts; Senior Consultant Carole and National Talent and Events Welfare Officer for British Swimming, Rebecca Wood as they unravel the impact, challenges and positives of social media withi…
00:27:35 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
S1 Ep18: Changes to Positions of Trust Legislation
In this podcast episode, we talk with our colleagues in the NSPCC about the new
legislation passed in England and Wales on 28th June 2022, and recently Northern
Ireland, which makes it illegal for …
00:35:29 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
S1 Ep17: Creating Safer Cultures in Sport – Learning From Lived Experience
In this powerful and courageous episode, join former professional footballer Paul Stewart as he shares his personal journey of overcoming child sexual abuse and advocates for safer cultures within sp…
00:33:46 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
S1 Ep16: Eating Disorders 5 - Creating Positive Cultures in Sport
In this concluding episode of our insightful podcast series, Carolyn Plateau guides us though the pivotal topic of cultivating positive cultures in sports regarding food, weight and shape.
00:20:27 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
S1 Ep15: Eating Disorders 4 – Weight-Making Sports and Activities
In part 4 of our body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport series we discuss the challenges that high performance athletes face in weight-making sports.
00:20:01 |
Thu 09 Sep 2021
S1 Ep14: Eating Disorders 3 – Weight Monitoring in Sports Settings
In this CPSU podcast episode, we're covering the impact and relativity of weight monitoring in sport, when and why this might not be an appropriate ask of young athletes and how monitoring weight inc…
00:23:38 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
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