Child Protection in Sport

The NSPCC has published a news story on child protection concerns in sport based on contacts to its Helpline. There were 683 contacts from adults with child protection concerns in a sports setting in 2025/26, a 10% increase on the previous year. The most common concerns mentioned within sports settings were sexual abuse and exploitation, followed by emotional abuse and physical abuse. Adults contacting the Helpline expressed concerns about the conduct of sports professionals, as well as other parents, and how clubs lacked strong child protection procedures. This data has been released alongside the NSPCC’s announcement that the Child protection in sport unit (CPSU) has been renamed NSPCC Sport, coinciding with its 25th anniversary. NSPCC Sport helps organisations to create safe and inclusive environments for young athletes and players.

Read the news story: We've seen a 10% increase in child protection concerns in sport
Access the website: NSPCC Sport