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Sideline Bad Behaviour campaign launched
Children and young people say they are often subjected to intimidating and abusive behaviour from adults as they take part in sport, leading…
Date: Monday 20 February 2012
EDLC on good form
If you’re scurrying about trying to ensure your paperwork reflects the language of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 t…
Date: Monday 6 February 2012
Research highlights issues affecting children in sport
New research outlining the impact sport can have on children has been welcomed by Safeguarding in Sport, a national service run by CHILDREN …
Date: Thursday 1 December 2011
Response to developments at Hearts FC
CHILDREN 1ST response to developments at Hearts FC. Anne Houston, Chief Executive of CHILDREN 1ST, commented: "Throughout…
Date: Tuesday 28 June 2011
Statement on Hearts FC decision
Statement on Hearts FC decision in relation to Craig Thomson. Anne Houston, Chief Executive at CHILDREN 1ST said: "Everything tha…
Date: Monday 27 June 2011
PVG Scheme is up and running
The Scottish Government’s new Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme has now gone live – hopefully making lengthy form filling a thing…
Date: Wednesday 30 March 2011
Be equipped with new training film
Sports organisations can boost their child protection knowledge at the click of a mouse thanks to a new online training film produced by CHI…
Date: Monday 17 January 2011
Rebrand to Help Safeguard Scotland’s Children in Sport
Sporting youngsters across Scotland will be given extra protection thanks to a major rebranding of the country’s leading children’s sport su…
Date: Wednesday 24 November 2010
Sports stars back Safeguarding in Sport
A host of sporting greats in Scotland have backed the Safeguarding in Sport service. Everyone from former footballer Ally McCoist to doub…
Date: Friday 19 November 2010
UNICEF report on violence against children in sport
A recent study by UNICEF's Innocenti Research Centre states that child protection and violence prevention are not embedded in sport delivery…
Date: Wednesday 10 November 2010
