7.10a What does existing evidence show about safeguarding risks for children and young people in sport and sport-based activities, and what further evidence is needed to strengthen child protection and welfare processes?
Background
DCMS is committed to ensuring that sport remains a safe environment for all, particularly children and young people. We seek robust evidence to strengthen child protection processes, recognising that welfare is the foundation of participation and essential for breaking down barriers to opportunity. Simultaneously, to align with the 'Fit for the Future' focus on prevention, we require an urgent evaluation of the UK Concussion Guidelines. We need to understand the barriers to their adoption and effectiveness in high-risk sports to mitigate acute health impacts, reduce the burden on the NHS, and ensure the long-term wellbeing of participants.
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