S2 Ep25: Online Safety Part 5: How to keep children and young people safe
Update: 2025-05-13
Description
Louisa Street—youth worker, PhD candidate, and member of the HeadStart Kernow Digital Resilience Project—sits down with NSPCC CPSU Senior Digital Content Editor Sam to answer key questions about online safety in sport.
We cover:
how top athletes can promote themselves on social media without compromising safety
how sports clubs can use photos responsibly while keeping participants protected
how clubs can take a harm reduction approach to instant messaging apps
how to respond to online bullying disclosures
We also explore setting boundaries across digital platforms, informed consent, photo selection and the importance of working alongside parents and carers to create safe spaces for young athletes.
Most importantly, we highlight why listening to young people and putting them at the centre of decision-making is key to safeguarding in sport.
Tune in now and make online safety a priority in your club or organisation!
💬Featuring:
Most importantly, we highlight why listening to young people and putting them at the centre of decision-making is key to safeguarding in sport.
Tune in now and make online safety a priority in your club or organisation!
💬Featuring:
Samantha Lawrence – Host, NSPCC CPSU Senior Digital Content Editor
Louisa Street – Youth worker, a PhD candidate and a member of the HeadStart Kernow Digital Resilience Project in Cornwall
📄Transcript:
You can access the full transcript for this episode here
Listen to the full Online Safety series here.
📚More information
Online safety and social media - NSPCC CPSU resource page
Using digital platforms safely - NSPCC CPSU guidance on how to use digital platforms safely
Sample social media policy - A sample of a social media policy which clubs, organisations and activity providers can adapt
💻Make sure you visit the CPSU website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport.
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