The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcast

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 Stewart, Sport Welfare Officer from Active Norfolk, John Downes, Designated Safeguard Lead from StreetGames, and Ross Podyma, Strategic Director from Sporting Communities. They share insights on the challenges and solutions in safeguarding within community sports.  Key points include:  * volunteer confidence: emphasising the need for training and support to make sure volunteers are confident in safeguarding practices  * community engagement: highlighting the importance of local partnerships and community involvement in creating safe environments  * cultural shift: advocating for a shift from compliance-based safeguarding to a more integrated, welfare-focused approach that puts children first  * youth involvement: stressing the importance of involving young people in decision-making and creating environments where they feel safe and valued  Featuring   * Liza Ware – Host, NSPCC CPSU Senior Safeguarding Consultant   * Anita Stewart – Sport Welfare Officer, Active Norfolk  * John Downes – Designated Safeguarding Lead, StreetGames  * Ross Podyma – Strategic Director, Sporting Communities  Anita Stewart: "I went into an organisation and did a forum with some young people from a disability group in Norfolk, and we were asking them what made them feel safe and what safeguarding meant to them. A young person said, 'when I think of safeguarding, I think of folders, risk assessments and bits of paper.' And then we asked them what makes them feel safe? She said 'people make me feel safe'. And from that we came up with 'Let's move safeguarding from policies to people'."

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

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  [https://www.headstartkernow.org.uk/digital-resilience] 📄Transcript: You can access the full transcript for this episode here [https://thecpsu.org.uk/events/podcasts/] Listen to the full Online Safety series here. [https://audioboom.com/playlists/4635632-online-safety-series] 📚More information  * Online safety and social media [https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/topics/online-safety-and-social-media/] - NSPCC CPSU resource page  * Using digital platforms safely [https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/topics/online-safety-and-social-media/#using-digital-platforms-safely]- NSPCC CPSU guidance on how to use digital platforms safely  * Sample social media policy [https://thecpsu.org.uk/resource-library/policies/sample-online-safety-policy/] - A sample of a social media policy which clubs, organisations and activity providers can adapt  💻Make sure you visit the CPSU website [https://thecpsu.org.uk/] for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport.

S2 Ep24: Online Safety Part 4 - Building Resilience and Reducing Harm

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 [https://www.headstartkernow.org.uk/digital-resilience] in Cornwall.    📄 Transcript:    You can access the full transcript for this episode here [https://thecpsu.org.uk/resource-library/podcasts/ep-21-online-safety-part-1-social-media-and-online-platforms/%22%20/t%20%22_blank] Listen to the full Online Safety series. [https://audioboom.com/playlists/4635632-online-safety-series] More information:  * Online safety and social media [https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/topics/online-safety-and-social-media/] - NSPCC CPSU resource page * Using digital platforms safely [https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/topics/online-safety-and-social-media/#using-digital-platforms-safely]- NSPCC CPSU guidance on how to use digital platforms safely * Sample social media policy [https://thecpsu.org.uk/resource-library/policies/sample-online-safety-policy/]  - A sample of a social media policy which clubs, organisations and activity providers can adapt Make sure you visit the CPSU website [https://thecpsu.org.uk/] for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport.

S2 Ep23: Online Safety Part 3 - Cyberbullying in Sport

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 [https://thecpsu.org.uk/resource-library/podcasts/ep-23-online-safety-part-3-cyberbullying-in-sport/].  Listen to our previous episodes: * Part 1 - Online Safety for the Sport and Activity Sector - Social Media and Online Platforms [https://audioboom.com/posts/8612535-online-safety-part-1-social-media-and-online-platforms] * Part 2 - Online Safety for the Sport and Activity Sector - Sharing Images Online [https://audioboom.com/posts/8615743-online-safety-part-2-sharing-images-online] More information:  * Online safety and social media [https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/topics/online-safety-and-social-media/] - NSPCC CPSU resource page * Using digital platforms safely [https://thecpsu.org.uk/help-advice/topics/online-safety-and-social-media/#using-digital-platforms-safely]- NSPCC CPSU guidance on how to use digital platforms safely * Sample social media policy [https://thecpsu.org.uk/resource-library/policies/sample-online-safety-policy/]  - A sample of a social media policy which clubs, organisations and activity providers can adapt Make sure you visit the CPSU website [https://thecpsu.org.uk/] for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport.

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 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.