Sports Resource Hub
Get the Ball Rolling
This resource hub is a place for you to find information on safeguarding in sports, from webinars and blogs to in-depth reviews of current events. We look at the latest safeguarding challenges facing the sports sector and much more, with insight from safeguarding experts and guest speakers.
Resources
And What about Racism - Webinar
This webinar explored the topic of racism, with a specialist panel. They discussed the problems being faced by children of colour, and the ways that we can improve, to better support them.
The Whyte Review - Blog
The Whyte Review is an independent investigation by Anne Whyte QC, commissioned by Sport England and UK Sport following allegations of mistreatment of athletes within the sport of gymnastics.
The Safeguarding Podcast - Safeguarding in Sport
In this episode, we speak to Olympian and Global Sports Leader, Sarah Lewis about her experience as a professional athlete, the evolution of safeguarding and physical/mental health in sports, and the landscape of sport safeguarding as it exists today.
Kairos Partnership - Blog
The Safeguarding Company and Kairos are delighted to announce a new partnership designed to provide an efficient and comprehensive digital safeguarding system for sporting academies and youth teams.
Swim Wales - Q+A
We spoke with Zita Cameron, Head of Governance at Swim Wales, about safeguarding within the organisation.
Aston Villa - Testimonial
MyConcern Testimonial from Andy Bowly, Head of Safeguarding at Aston Villa Football Club
Bristol Sport - Testimonial
MyConcern and Clarity Testimonial from Maggie Martin, Senior Safeguarding Officer at Bristol Sport
Grooming and Whistleblowing - Blog
This blog will look into how grooming and whistleblowing have an effect on sexual abuse within sports settings and ways we can help protect children and young people, so they can enjoy the sports that they love.
Richard Smallbone - Q+A
Richard Smallbone is a safeguarding professional with experience as a national DSL. Prior to this, he was DSL at the Rugby Football Union with a broad remit, covering 2,000 clubs, approximately 100,000 volunteers and around 500,000 child participants.
Applying for a Grant - Blog
It is vital that every sports organisation and club, no matter how small, has an effective way of recording and managing safeguarding concerns.
Independent Review into Child Sexual Abuse in Football - Blog
On 17 March 2021 Clive Sheldon QC published his long-anticipated independent review into allegations of child sexual abuse in football.
The Cost of Unhealthy Competition - Webinar
In this webinar, our guest speaker Jenny Tomei discussed the various side effects that excessive exercise and unhealthy diet choices can have on our overall health.
Safer Recruitment in the Sports Sector - Blog
In 2020 we ran a webinar discussing the issue of Safer Recruitment currently facing sports clubs of all levels. Our expert panel looked at some of the key issues that clubs and coaches must consider when protecting their players, athletes or participants.
Compulsive Exercise and Eating Disorders
What happens when friendly competition between peers becomes damaging? Or when a healthy amount of exercise becomes compulsive and harmful?
Safeguarding in a Sports Setting - Blog
On 28th July, we hosted an online discussion ‘Tackling Sexual Abuse and Whistleblowing in Sports’ with our panel of safeguarding experts.
