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Welcome to our podcast, where we discuss all things sport and physical activity to create a safer sporting environment for all children and young people.

Whether you run a football club, lead a national governing body or coach gymnastics, this podcast will give you ways to help children feel seen and heard, prevent abuse, spot concerns and know what to do next.

We are part of the NSPCC, are funded by the UK sport councils and have been leading the way in safeguarding in sport for over 25 years.

We're pleased to support you in your safeguarding in sport practice, because safeguarding is a team effort.

#SafeInSport

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The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcast

The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcast
Non-Profit
26 episodes / 9.16K listens
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 ...
33m • Jul 15, 2025
33m
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 to protect children and young people in sport from online risks while empowering them to navigate the digital space confidently.
16m • May 13, 2025
16m
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, Senior Digital Content Editor at NSPCC CPSU, and Louisa Street, Youth Worker, PhD Candidate, and member of the Headstart Kernow Digital Resilience Project in Cornwall.
17m • Feb 06, 2025
17m
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.
8m • Feb 05, 2025
8m
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 t...
36m • Jan 08, 2025
36m
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.
28m • Jan 08, 2025
28m
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 allow employers to see whether the person they are looking to employ is suitable and safe for a role.
21m • Jan 08, 2025
21m
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
26m • Jan 08, 2025
26m
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.
28m • Jan 08, 2025
28m
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 sport is a safe place for them to thrive, grow and enjoy.
22m • Jan 08, 2025
22m
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.
11m • Jan 02, 2025
11m
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.
8m • Nov 27, 2024
8m
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 parents should look for when finding the right sports club or activity programme for their child, as well as inclusion, resilience and finding the right balance in a young person's life.
8m • Oct 04, 2024
8m
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 (The FA), Michelle North, Head of the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) and Maisie, another member of the NSPCC YPBC.
38m • Oct 01, 2024
38m
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 within the sporting world; from trolling, body image to building your brand and the safeguarding challenges it can pose.
28m • Feb 02, 2024
28m
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 someone in a position of trust in sports and faith organisations to have a sexual relationship with someone aged 16-17 in their care.
35m • Sep 06, 2022
35m
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 sports organisations and clubs.
34m • Nov 23, 2021
34m
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.
20m • Sep 10, 2021
20m
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.
20m • Sep 09, 2021
20m
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 incorrectly can have a deep psychological impact on young people in sport.
24m • Sep 08, 2021
24m
S1 Ep13: Eating Disorders 2 – Transitions (Understanding Adolescent Development)
Join us for part 2 of our 5 part mini series covering body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport. In this episode we talk about when eating disorders and disordered eating can occur in sport, risky periods and possible triggers for athletes, and how sports can support athletes during these transitions.
14m • Sep 07, 2021
14m
S1 Ep12: Eating disorders 1 – Exploring Terminology
In the first episode of our mini- series, we talk about eating disorder terminology in sport, particularly relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), which describes the consequences of not having enough energy available as a sporting athlete; whether this is due to being under-fuelled or over exercising.
12m • Sep 06, 2021
12m
S1 Ep11: Managing Safeguarding Cases in Sport
Don't miss this essential conversation with three sport national governing bodies and their tailored approaches to safeguarding case management. The Lead Safeguarding Officers of British Canoeing, British Judo and England Boxing join the CPSU’s Jude Toasland to talk about how they tackle common challenges such as communication, investigation and making defensible decisions and how they create ...
49m • Jul 14, 2021
49m
S1 Ep10: Voice of The Child with the RFL
In this episode, we've teamed up with the RFL Safeguarding Team to delve into the crucial topic of listening to children and young people in sport and how this vital skill can help safeguarding within the sector as well as creating a safer environment within sport.
54m • May 20, 2021
54m
S1 Ep9: A Journey to Better Safeguarding with the LTA
In this insightful episode, The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) take centre stage, shedding light of the intricacies of developing their latest sport safeguarding strategy and how to implement cultural and procedural change.
49m • Mar 19, 2021
49m
S1 Ep8: Learning from Lived Experience of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Sport
In this episode, CPSU senior consultant Carole sits down with with the incredible former swimmer Karen Leach to talk about her experience of childhood sexual abuse and what we can learn from it to keep children safe in sport and improve our sport safeguarding measures.
35m • Oct 21, 2020
35m

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