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  • S2 Ep25: Online Safety Part 5: How to keep children and young people safe

    S2 Ep25: Online Safety Part 5: How to keep children and young people safe
    2025/05/13
    Louisa Street—youth worker, PhD candidate, and member of the HeadStart Kernow Digital Resilience Project—sits down with NSPCC CPSU Senior Digital Content Editor Sam to answer key questions about online safety in sport.

    We cover:

    • how top athletes can promote themselves on social media without compromising safety
    • how sports clubs can use photos responsibly while keeping participants protected
    • how clubs can take a harm reduction approach to instant messaging apps
    • how to respond to online bullying disclosures
    We also explore setting boundaries across digital platforms, informed consent, photo selection and the importance of working alongside parents and carers to create safe spaces for young athletes.

    Most importantly, we highlight why listening to young people and putting them at the centre of decision-making is key to safeguarding in sport.

    Tune in now and make online safety a priority in your club or organisation!

    Featuring:

    • Samantha Lawrence – Host, NSPCC CPSU Senior Digital Content Editor
    • Louisa Street – Youth worker, a PhD candidate and a member of the HeadStart Kernow Digital Resilience Project in Cornwall
    Transcript:

    You can access the full transcript for this episode here

    Listen to the full Online Safety series here.

    More information

    • Online safety and social media - NSPCC CPSU resource page
    • Using digital platforms safely - NSPCC CPSU guidance on how to use digital platforms safely
    • Sample social media policy - A sample of a social media policy which clubs, organisations and activity providers can adapt
    Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport.
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    16 分
  • S2 Ep24: Online Safety Part 4 - Building Resilience and Reducing Harm

    S2 Ep24: Online Safety Part 4 - Building Resilience and Reducing Harm
    2025/02/06
    In this episode, they explore how adults can support children and young people in reducing harm and building digital resilience in the online world.

    Samantha and Louisa discuss: 
    • why prohibition doesn’t work
    • the harm reduction principle and its application to online safety
    • concerns young people have about the online world
    • how adults can respond if a child or young person is worried about their online safety
    💬Featuring:

    • Samantha Lawrence – Host, NSPCC CPSU Senior Digital Content Editor
    • Louisa Street – Youth Worker and PHD Candidate and member of the Headstart Kernow Digital Resilience Project in Cornwall.

    📄 Transcript:
     
    You can access the full transcript for this episode here

    Listen to the full Online Safety series.


    More information:

    • Online safety and social media - NSPCC CPSU resource page
    • Using digital platforms safely - NSPCC CPSU guidance on how to use digital platforms safely
    • Sample social media policy - A sample of a social media policy which clubs, organisations and activity providers can adapt
    Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport.
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    17 分
  • S2 Ep23: Online Safety Part 3 - Cyberbullying in Sport

    S2 Ep23: Online Safety Part 3 - Cyberbullying in Sport
    2025/02/05
    Bullying has been raised as a big concern for children, particularly in the
    online space, so it is vital that we understand how to handle it and what actions we need to take to keep children and young people safe.

    You can't get away from social media in a sport and setting, but we should never forget our safeguards and responsibilities. As safeguarders, we must take time to carefully think through the different types of risks that children and young people may be exposed to in a virtual sport setting.

    This podcast was originally recorded in May 2020 but has been repurposed for use in November 2024.

    Joined by host Helen and NSPCC Safety Officer Laura, we take a look at:
    • examples of how to deal with cyberbullying in your club
    • why cyberbullying in sport may be different
    • what young people should consider before posting messages online
    • what young people should do if they receive abusive content
    Always remember; if you're concerned or you're upset. Speak to someone that you know. Speak to a family member. Speak to somebody that you trust in a professional environment and seek that help.

    Featuring:

    • Helen Westerman – Host, NSPCC
    • Liza Ware – NSPCC CPSU Senior Consultant
    • Laura Randall – NSPCC Online Safety Strategy Team
    Transcript

    Read the full transcript on the CPSU website.

    Listen to our previous episodes:

    • Part 1 - Online Safety for the Sport and Activity Sector - Social Media and Online Platforms
    • Part 2 - Online Safety for the Sport and Activity Sector - Sharing Images Online

    More information:

    • Online safety and social media - NSPCC CPSU resource page
    • Using digital platforms safely - NSPCC CPSU guidance on how to use digital platforms safely
    • Sample social media policy - A sample of a social media policy which clubs, organisations and activity providers can adapt
    Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport.
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    8 分
  • S1 Ep6: Safeguarding at Sports Events

    S1 Ep6: Safeguarding at Sports Events
    2025/01/08
    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 talking to Michelle North, Head of CPSU and Senior Consultant, about the safeguarding needs for different sized sporting events, as well as what needs to be looked at pre, during and post sport event to help guarantee everyone involved has a safe and enjoyable experience.

    • how to start the safeguarding process at sport events
    • what to include in your events safeguarding policy
    • sport event planning, risk assessments, getting information together before the event
    • codes of conduct for sport events
    • permission slips
    • overnight stays
    • first aid
    A sporting event can cover all kinds of games or matches; from a rounders match on the village green to the Olympics; it could involve 2 teams, it could be a multi-team event or it could be international. Safeguarding measures need to be in place regardless of the size of the event.
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    36 分
  • S1 Ep5: DBS Checks in Sport – Your Questions Answered

    S1 Ep5: DBS Checks in Sport – Your Questions Answered
    2025/01/08
    Listen to Part Two of our dive into the basics of DBS checks (if you missed Part One, take a listen here).

    We asked our sport and activity audience to send in questions about DBS checks to Linda and Helen, in this episode we find out:

    • what levels of check are required?
    • do sport parents need to be DBS checked?
    • what is a referral?
    • how and when should sports refer?
    • how long does the DBS keep information?
    Understanding the need for DBS checks is just part of safeguarding in sport, subscribe to our Podcast for the latest developments, information and guidance.

    💬 Featuring:

    • Mel Addams and Lian Gaten – CPSU Information Officers
    • Linda and Helen – Disclosure and Barring Service
    📄 Transcript:
    You can access the full transcript for this episode here

    📚More information

    • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) website - the DBS website
    • Safer recruitment - NSPCC CPSU guidance about safer recruitment
    • Case management tool - NSPCC CPSU's free tool which guides you through everything you need to know about case management, from small grassroots clubs to professional teams.
    💻Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport
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    28 分
  • S1 Ep4: DBS Checks in Sport – The Basics

    S1 Ep4: DBS Checks in Sport – The Basics
    2025/01/08
    Safeguarding in sport is all about protecting young people, anyone undertaking a role that involves contact with or responsibility for children (or other vulnerable groups such as adults at risks) should be taken through a safer recruitment process, a DBS check being one of the key onboarding procedures.

    We speak to Helen and Linda from the Disclosure and Barring Service about the different levels of check available, who's eligible and how checks are carried out as well as the importance of safer recruitment and how this helps safeguarding in sport.

    Take a listen to find out the answers to these questions:

    • what is a DBS check?
    • how does a DBS check help protect young and vulnerable people
    • how do you get a DBS check done?
    • how long is the DBS process?
    • what makes someone eligible for different levels of DBS check?

    💬 Featuring:

    • Mel Addams and Lian Gaten – CPSU Information Officers
    • Linda and Helen – Disclosure and Barring Service
    📄 Transcript:
    You can access the full transcript for this episode here

    🎧 Listen to our previous episodes:

    • DBS Checks - Your Questions Answered

    📚More information

    • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) website - the DBS website
    • Safer recruitment - NSPCC CPSU guidance about safer recruitment
    • Case management tool - NSPCC CPSU's free tool which guides you through everything you need to know about case management, from small grassroots clubs to professional teams.
    💻Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport
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    21 分
  • S1 Ep3: The Basics of Safeguarding

    S1 Ep3: The Basics of Safeguarding
    2025/01/08
    In this podcast we explore the basics of what safeguarding actually means within the sport and activity world. Looking at what steps sports clubs and organisations need to take to ensure they're effectively safeguarding children and young people in the sector.

    We look into:

    • why safeguarding in sport is so important
    • the different types of abuse in sport and how to spot them
    • how to create and implement a safeguarding policy
    • putting safeguarding measures in place
    • finding out what safeguarding training is right for you and your club
    • the risks of not doing anything
    • how to raise and deal with a safeguarding concern
    Whether you've just started on your safeguarding journey, or are listening to this podcast as a refresher, we'll have you getting to grips with the basics of safeguarding in sport in no time.

    💬 Featuring:

    • Mel Addams, Lian Gaten and Laura Young – CPSU Information Officers
    • Jude Toasland – CPSU Senior Consultant
    📄 Transcript:
    You can access the full transcript for this episode here

    📚 More information:

    • Putting safeguards in place - NSPCC CPSU guidance page on how your club, organisation or activity provider should out safeguards in place
    • Mental health and wellbeing - NSPCC CPSU resource page about mental health and wellbeing in a sport and activity setting.

    💻Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport.
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    26 分
  • S1 Ep2: Parenting Young People in Competitive Sport

    S1 Ep2: Parenting Young People in Competitive Sport
    2025/01/08
    Mel, our CPSU Information Officer, is joined by Jen and Lisa, two sports parents whose young athletes compete at a high level.

    We'll be hearing about:

    • the reality of being a sport parent for higher performance young athletes
      the competitive sport community
    • the importance of parental support in sport clubs and organisations
    • parent/coach trust
    • choosing the right club for your young athlete
    • parental behaviour at matches and how it's managed
    💬Featuring:

    • Mel Addams – CPSU Safeguarding Information Officer
    • Jen and Lisa – Sports mums of 5 young people (ages 7 to 11) involved in competitive sports
    📄 Transcript:
    You can access the full transcript for this episode here

    📚More information

    • Keeping your child safe in sport - The NSPCC CPSU yearly campaign focusing on how parents can help keep sport and physical activity safe.
    • Parents in sport – Our information page for coaches and clubs which sets out advice and guidance on how to deal with parents in sport
    • Information for parents The dedicated NSPCC CPSU Parents Hub designed specifically to help parents understand their role in sport and safeguarding


    💻Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport
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    28 分