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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

06/05/2008 Stay ahead of the game…Protection of Vulnerable Groups Bill update
Awareness of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Bill and its implications for sport and the wider voluntary sector is increasing. This is very positive and the arrival of scheme membership t... [more on Stay ahead of the game…Protection of Vulnerable Groups Bill update] -
13/03/2008 24-Hour Child Protection Information Line Launched
A 24-hour child protection information line has been launched by the Scottish Government. The aim of the helpline is to give people easy access to child protection services and allow them to share ... [more on 24-Hour Child Protection Information Line Launched] -
04/03/2008 Courses At A Click
Clubs based in Argyll and can now check out child protection training courses at the click of a button. The Argyll and child protection committee has added a training section to its website. For up... [more on Courses At A Click] -
Latest Events

TRAINING: Supporting Sports Clubs and Activity Groups in Protecting Children
28/05/2008 Perth
We are now taking individual bookings for our workshop Supporting Sports Clubs and Activity Groups in Protecting Children. This one-day workshop will provide those who support sports clubs and act... [more on TRAINING: Supporting Sports Clubs and Activity Groups in Protecting Children] -
TRAINING: Protecting Children in Community Groups
22/04/2008 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
04/04/2008 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] -
Latest Resources

14/02/2008 Child Protection in Sport Newsletter springs forth
We've gone into double figures with the latest edition of the Child Protection in Sport newsletter - and our 10th publication is now available for download. Highlights include sportscotland's inves... [more on Child Protection in Sport Newsletter springs forth] -
03/12/2007 Latest Edition of the Child Protection in Sport Newsletter!
We are pleased to announce that the Winter 2007 edition of our Child Protection in Sport newsletter is now available for download. Highlights include a look at an update on the Accord signees, clu... [more on Latest Edition of the Child Protection in Sport Newsletter!] -
10/08/2007 Latest edition of the Child Protection in Sport newsletter!
Early off the starting blocks, we are pleased to introduce the Autumn edition of our Child Protection in Sport newsletter! Highlights include a profile of respectme, the new Scottish anti-bullying ... [more on Latest edition of the Child Protection in Sport newsletter!] -