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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

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

Season 2 · Episode 25

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • Duration 16:00

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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S1 Ep20: Building a Collective Culture of Safety in Sport and Physical Activity

Season 1 · Episode 20

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • Duration 37:59

This podcast was recorded for the NSPCC CPSU's Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week, which is taking place 07-11 October 2024.

In this episode, Connor from the NSPCC Young Person's Board for Change interviews our safeguarding panel about how to build a collective culture of safety within sport, throwing out some challenging and thought-provoking questions such as:

what does sport mean to them, who has influenced their sporting journeys and who made them feel safe?
what does a safe sporting environment look like?
how do they balance competition and young people's wellbeing?
who has inspired them to take care of themselves on and off the court?
what are the key challenges in safeguarding and how can we address them?
what improvements would they like to see in the world of youth sport?

In this insightful discussion, the panel tackle a broad spectrum of safeguarding topics, from the importance of a supportive coaches and having fun to involving young people in the shaping of clubs, parents and carers and safeguarding volunteers.

They also touch on mental health, The FA's Play Safe campaign, the CPSU case data research and the importance of strengthening unregulated and unaffiliated sport and physical activity.

💬Featuring:

Connor – Host, NSPCC YPBC
Rachel Tarr - Child Protection Manager from The Football Association (The FA)
Michelle North - Head of the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)
Maisie - NSPCC YPBC

📄Transcript
You can download the full transcript from the CPSU website. 📚 💻Make sure you visit the for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport

S1 Ep19: Body Image and Social Media in Sport

Season 1 · Episode 19

Friday, February 2, 2024 • Duration 27:35

As part of #SaferInternetDay and the ever growing notoriety of having an online presence from such a young age, we look at the impact social media has on body image for young athletes.

We're joined by British Swimming's National Talent and Events Welfare Officer Rebecca Wood to cover how social media can be a double edged sword for growing athletes, as well as how body image has brought about changes within the British Swimming safeguarding policies.

During this episode we cover:

the positives of social media in building an athletes brand
the affects of sharing images and obligation to sport
the pressure of the 'ideaolised' body and the demand to look a certain way
experiences of online trolling
policy changes thanks to social media
how communication and treating an athlete as an individual is paramount

Don't miss out on the conversation that goes beyond the game, revealing how social media can shape an athlete both on and off the field and what clubs, organisations and teams can do to help navigate the digital sport universe.

💬Featuring:

Mel Nienartowicz – Host, CPSU
Carole Billington-Wood – Senior Consultant, CPSU
Rebecca Wood– National Talent and Events Welfare Officer, British Swimming

📄 Transcript:

You can access the full transcript for this episode 📚 💻Make sure you visit the for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport

S1 Ep18: Changes to Positions of Trust Legislation

Season 1 · Episode 18

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 • Duration 35:29

The extension to the positions of trust legislation comes after the NSPCC’s ‘Close the Loophole’ campaign. In this podcast we analyse who is included in the extension to the law and what this means for your organisation.

In this episode, we talk about:

what is the new leglislation and what does it mean for sport organisations?
why did the law need to be extended?
'Close the Loophole'
what changes should be implemented to safeguard children and young people in sport
the importance of reviewing and updating sport organisation and club safeguarding policies
how to update your safeguarding policies

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This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you can find links to organisations that can provide emotional support below.
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💬Featuring
Becky Groarke – Information Officer, CPSU
Jude Toasland – Senior Consultant, CPSU
Cate Meredith – Senior Consultant, NSPCC consultancy team
Shirley McGinley – Senior Consultant, NSPCC consultancy team
Fiona Becker – Senior Consultant, NSPCC consultancy team

📄Transcript

You can view the transcript of this podcast here and access links to further information on this topic. 🤝 📚 💻Make sure you visit the for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport

S1 Ep17: Creating Safer Cultures in Sport – Learning From Lived Experience

Season 1 · Episode 17

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 • Duration 33:46

We focus on the importance of prioritising safeguarding at all levels, ensuring that club and organisations safeguarding policies are communicated to everyone as well as the importance of creating a culture of safety where children's voices are heard.

Paul also emphasises to need for robust safeguarding policies and procedures in sport and activity to ensure all children and young people have a safe and fun experience.

In this episode of the CPSU podcast, we cover:

the wider impact of abuse
what sports clubs can do to help build a safe environment
the importance of safeguarding policies and procedures
listening to young athletes and children
how people with lived experience should be more involved with organisations and helping create safeguarding policies
knowing who to report a concern to

-- 🛑Please note: During this podcast we talk about childhood sexual abuse. This may be difficult to hear and, for some people, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings.

Whilst it may not be easy to listen to, this episode includes important information to help all of us keep children safe in sport.

To look after yourself while you listen consider taking breaks, listening during a walk or before an activity you enjoy such as exercise or meeting a friend.
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💬Featuring
Paul Stephenson – CPSU Senior Consultant
Paul Stewart – former professional footballer

Paul Stewart is a former Premiership and International footballer who played for some of the biggest clubs in English Football, including Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspurs and Liverpool.

Paul has lived experience of childhood sexual abuse by his football coach. Paul’s story was featured in BBC1’s “Football's Darkest Secret”, where he discussed openly and honestly about the impact abuse has had on his life. Since speaking about his experience, Paul now works to create safer spaces and cultures within sport for all children, young people, adults at risk and athletes. Paul works for the English Football League and Premier League to education and raise awareness with academy players, staff and volunteers 📄 Check out the and links to further information on this topic. 📚 💻Make sure you visit the for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport

S1 Ep16: Eating Disorders 5 - Creating Positive Cultures in Sport

Season 1 · Episode 16

Friday, September 10, 2021 • Duration 20:27

Join us for this compelling discussion on reshaping narratives and promoting holistic approaches to support athletes in their journey towards a balanced and positive relationship with food and body image.

Our final episode of this series talks about:

how to promote healthy weight and eating practices in sport
normalising conversations about healthy weight and nutrition
getting a positive message across to parents about nutrition and wellbeing
considering the type of language used within your sport club and organisation around food and body image
how to embed safe practice around weight monitoring
the importance of supportive relationships

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This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you can find links to organisations that can provide emotional support below.
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💬Featuring
Carole Billington-Wood – CPSU Senior Consultant
Dr Carolyn Plateau - Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University

The CPSU would like to thank Dr Carolyn Plateau, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University and former 800 metre international athlete. for being part of this journey into body image, weight and eating disorders in sport.

📄Transcript
You can view the transcript of this podcast here and access links to further information on this topic. 🤝 📚 💻Make sure you visit the for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport

S1 Ep15: Eating Disorders 4 – Weight-Making Sports and Activities

Season 1 · Episode 15

Thursday, September 9, 2021 • Duration 20:01

Embark on a crucial exploration of weight-making sports in this podcast, where expert insights from Dr Carolyn Plateau, senior lecturer in psychology at Loughborough University, shed light on the challenges faced by young athletes.

Discover strategies to safeguard young athletes wellbeing within the realms of weigh-focused sports as we look at the delicate balance between athletic performance and the importance of nurturing a healthy relationship with body image and nutrition.

In this episode, Carole and Carolyn talk about:

what is a weight-making sport?
the challenges high performance athletes face in weight-making sports
the culture of weight-making sports and extreme solutions
who is responsible for supporting athletes and what safeguarding support should be put in place?
how to ensure an athletes well-being is prioritised
safeguarding considerations to think about

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🛑Please note:

This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you can find links to organisations that can provide emotional support below.
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💬Featuring
Carole Billington-Wood – CPSU Senior Consultant
Dr Carolyn Plateau - Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University

The CPSU would like to thank Dr Carolyn Plateau, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University and former 800 metre international athlete. for being part of this journey into body image, weight and eating disorders in sport.

📄Transcript
You can view the and access links to further information on this topic. 🤝 📚 💻Make sure you visit the for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport

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