10 Years of Safeguarding in Sport - NSPCC Conference
This conference marks the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit’s (CPSU’s) 10th anniversary of working in partnership with sport organisations to safeguard children.
Over the last decade, we have better protected children and enabled sports organisations to lead the way in doing so. Join us to celebrate the progress made so far, and to look forward to new initiatives that will keep safeguarding high on the sport agenda.
Apply now to attend this conference.
Who will you hear from?
Jonathan Agnew, sports commentator and former international and county cricketer, will chair the conference. Speakers and panelists include:
- Brian Moore, former England Rugby Union play
- Celia Brackenridge, director, Centre for Youth and Athlete Welfare (CYSAW)
- Anne Tiivas, CPSU director, NSPCC
- Daniel Rhind, lecturer in sports science, Brunel University
The conference will give you the opportunity to:
- discuss key safeguarding achievements in the sport sector, and the future direction of policy and practice
- consider the impact of the CPSU’s safeguarding standards
- hear directly from some survivors of child abuse
- reflect on the needs of deaf and disabled children
- gain a clearer understanding of how multi-agency communication supports safeguarding.
Who should attend?
People at all levels within the sports sector with a commitment to safeguarding and protecting children, including volunteers, government ministers, Chief Executive Officers of sport bodies/councils and people with a designated role for safeguarding within sport.
Time and venue:
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Warwickshire County Cricket Club, County Ground, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, B5 7QU
Apply now to attend this conference.
For further enquiries about this conference, please contact us on 020 7428 1502 or email cpcevents@nspcc.org.uk
Promotional opportunities:
Do you need to profile your organisation to key people in the sports sector? The NSPCC can provide a range of bespoke opportunities to meet your requirements. Contact Danielle Guildford, events officer at danielle.guildford@nspcc.org.uk to find out more.
