YSF Safeguarding and Welfare News - Jan 2025

Campaigns Week – 3 to 7 February 

There are some big national campaigns taking place at the start of February and we’ll be getting involved to raise awareness. 

• The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ and is encouraging children to speak about, and be aware of, their emotions. Place2Be’s downloadable schools pack has suggestions for activities which could be used in a sport club or activity group setting. Measha will be speaking about mental health and emotional wellbeing in a 30-minute lunch and learn session taking place on Tuesday 4 February at 12.30pm. Book a place here. 
• #EveryActionCounts for Race Equality Week. Race Equality Matters have produced some resources that you can use. What actions are you taking at your club or activity to ensure you’re inclusive and anti-racist? Find out how Yorkshire Sport can help you to make changes by joining Douglas for a 30-minute webinar on Friday 7 February from 12pm. Book a place here. 
• Safer Internet Day takes place on 6 February. One of our most common queries from clubs is around the use of social media and communication platforms. The CPSU have some great guidance and model policies that you can use and share with your members. Join Nicola for a 30-minute webinar on this topic on Thursday 6 February at 3pm. Book a place here. 
• The British Heart Foundation encourage people to learn CPR during February for Heart Month. Some sports facilities now have access to a defibrillator. You can find out more about how to use one via this link.  Around 60,000 Sudden Cardiac Arrests (SCA) happen every year in the UK, 12 each week are under the age of 35. UK Coaching have a free online course to help you respond quickly and appropriately to a sudden cardiac arrest.