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Safeguarding deaf and disabled children in sport

A resource for use in training and professional group learning

Product Information Format: DVD and CD-Rom Price: £125 Buy from NSPCC Publications

Deaf and disabled children increasingly benefit from taking part in sport activities. But research shows that they are at significantly greater risk of abuse and neglect than their peers.  

Addressing their specific safeguarding needs will enable many more to join in the fun.

What's included?

The DVD features relevant scenarios that highlight key issues relating to sports and disability, along with expert commentary.

The resource also includes guidance and information to support discussions on these issuess as well as information on a range of disability types and implications for coaching.

View sample clips:

This first clip below shows Anna, a disabled girl, attending a sports session:

The second clip features two professionals reflecting on the difficulties the coach experienced in including Anna in the activities and offering suggestions about a more positive approach:

The resource also contains:   

• examples showing how  individuals, clubs and other activity providers can adopt practices to  safeguard deaf and disabled children more effectively 
    
• training tasks and exercises. 
   

Learning outcomes

This resource will help you

• understand barriers to  the inclusion of deaf and disabled children in your sport, their additional vulnerability and needs
  
  
• consider ways in which they can be more effectively included and involved
  
  
• provide practical  information and guidance for coaches and others with responsibility for deaf and disabled children
  
  
• ensure that all policies, processes and practices safeguard and respond to the needs of this group
  
  
• provide training, presentations and other learning opportunities to managers, staff and volunteers at different levels, in a flexible way. 

 

Buy this resource now from NSPCC Publications

Discounts are available on orders of 15 copies or more.
Please contact NSPCC Publications or phone 0808 800 5000

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Further questions about safeguarding children in sport?
Contact our Child Protection in Sport Unit 

Safeguarding training to suit your requirements

We can design and deliver a wide range of courses and programmes to meet your specific needs and local requirements. Any aspect of child protection or safeguarding can be considered.
Call 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

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