Duty to Care Resources
Deepen your knowledge with our informative guides, on-demand webinars, eLearning and put your questions to Olympic Champions

Duty to Care: Guide, Film and Webinar

The Six Pillars of Duty to Care
Exploring the six areas that together form UK Coaching’s Duty to Care ethos. Duty to care is not just a phrase, it’s a responsibility, and this article underlines the need for coaches to increase their depth of knowledge around the six pillars of duty to care.
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Where is the Line?
Our short film explores the complexities of duty to care in coaching. It follows the journey of fictional coach Sabrina as she negotiates a catalogue of issues. By engaging with our film, replay clips and accompanying guides, you will pick up essential tips and learn the value of putting people’s safety, well-being, and welfare at the centre of what you do.
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Beyond the Activity: Your Duty to Care
Hosted by UK Coaching’s Head of Coaching and Policy Heather Douglas, discover how the latest in learning technology and host of new courses and resources can help you put Duty to Care at the heart of your coaching practice.
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On Demand Webinars

Breaking Down Barriers: Tackling Racism in Sport
Head of Sport at AKD Solutions Ladi Ajayi explores how coaches can create supportive and accepting environments for all
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Embracing Diversity: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Coaching
Director of Pride Sports Lou Englefield explores how to create truly supportive and accepting environments for all
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The Five Ways to Well-being for Coaches
Sport and Exercise Psychologist and Founder of Life-in-sport Rebecca Chidley explores the NHS’ Five Ways to Well-being
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Applying Physical Well-being to Your Coaching
Physiologist and Health Assessment Expert Oliver Patrick explores the topic of physical well-being, including key practical strategies to help you apply its principles to your coaching
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How and Why Coaches Should Safeguard Adults in Sport and Physical Activity
Emma Gibson of the Ann Craft Trust explores the importance of safeguarding when working with adults
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Position of Trust: How it Affects Your Coaching
Jude Toasland from the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) explores the impact of the position of trust legislation and developments since it was implemented last year
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Concussion Awareness
James Calder explores the UK concussion guidelines for grassroots sport and physical activity, which provide a consistent and standard approach across the UK in any setting or space
WATCHVirtual Q&As with Olympic Champions

Max Whitlock OBE
Sporting icons are human too, and as vulnerable as anyone else to experiencing poor mental health Triple Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock, who has talked openly about 'falling into a dark place' after competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, is ready to take your questions on mental health and well-being.
Chat with a Champion: Max Whitlock
Dame Kelly Holmes
Take your front-row seat for an exclusive one-to-one conversations with one of our best-loved sporting icons. Tap into Dame Kelly’s wealth of experience as a former international athlete and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, as she answers your questions on diversity and inclusion in sport and physical activity.
Join The Virtual Conversation with Dame KellyDownloads and eLearning

Safe Practice Resources
Downloads, checklists and templates to help you apply the principles of safe practice to your coaching
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Creating a Safe and Welcoming Environment for LGBTQ+ Communities
Developed with the team at Energise Me, the Active Partnership for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, we explore the importance of creating a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ communities
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