Welcome to the Minisite for the Child Protection In Sport Service

The Child Protection in Sport Service is a partnership between CHILDREN 1ST and sportscotland. We help sporting organisations to put safeguards in place to keep children and young people safe. 

 

This site has been designed to showcase our latest news, recommended resources, training and events.  To find out more about the Child Protection in Sport Service, visit www.childprotectioninsport.org.uk.

Latest News

10/06/2009 Briefing on Sexually Harmful Behaviour by Young People in Sport
Our colleagues in the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) working in , and , keep us informed through this briefing of how to respond to sexually harmful behaviour by young people.It provides som... [more on Briefing on Sexually Harmful Behaviour by Young People in Sport] -
23/12/2008 Keeping everyone ‘postered’ on progress
Ensuring everyone is informed about your work on child protection just got easier – thanks to a new poster developed by the Child Protection in Sport service. The new Stay Safe & Have Fun poste... [more on Keeping everyone ‘postered’ on progress] -
08/12/2008 Legislation expected early 2010
Following the public consultation on the forthcoming Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act (PVG), Scottish Ministers have published their response. Some points worth noting include: The PVG process... [more on Legislation expected early 2010] -
Latest Events

TRAINING: Protecting Children in Community Groups
07/05/2009 North Ayrshire
This 3 hour workshop is available in North and South Ayrshire only. The aim of the course is to assist participants to plan and implement the protection of children and young people in their organ... [more on TRAINING: Protecting Children in Community Groups] -
TRAINING: In Safe Hands - Club Child Protection Officer Training
29/04/2009 Across Scotland
This 3 hour workshop supports clubs to put child protection policies in to practice. It is most suitable for those acting as the club child protection officer but is also relevant for those respons... [more on TRAINING: In Safe Hands - Club Child Protection Officer Training] -
TRAINING: Safeguarding and Protecting Children
29/04/2009 Across Scotland
This 3-hour workshop is suitable for coaches and volunteers who may come in to contact with children. This workshop explores the Code of Conduct for those in contact with children and provides bas... [more on TRAINING: Safeguarding and Protecting Children] -
Latest Resources

28/04/2009 Fourteenth Edition of Newsletter
Fourteen publications down and the Child Protection in Sport newsletter is still delivering up-to-date information on child protection issues to all. This Spring edition gives details on the recent... [more on Fourteenth Edition of Newsletter] -
23/12/2008 New Year - New Resources
The New Year brings new resources from the Child Protection in Sport service. Developed in response to demand from sporting organisations and national governing bodies there are four new sets of gu... [more on New Year - New Resources] -
21/11/2008 Winter Newsletter now available
Unlike the usual saying, the 13th issue of the Child Protection in Sport newsletter is definitely a lucky find for our readers. Now available for download, the winter edition includes an invaluable... [more on Winter Newsletter now available] -