Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Sports: Young People
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with national governing bodies of sport on safeguarding standards in youth sport.
- Answer
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The safety and wellbeing of everyone taking part in sport is absolutely paramount. Sport England and UK Sport (DCMS’s Arm’s Length Bodies for sport) require National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to adopt and implement safeguarding policies and practices as a condition of public funding.
Both organisations provide support to the sport and physical activity sector around safeguarding, including funding the Ann Craft Trust and the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit who provide safeguarding standards and guidance.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 69
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Governing bodies Standards Safety Young people Sports
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- 2026-07-03 09:18:11 +0100
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