Code of Ethics
The ‘Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport’ in Ireland is for the benefit of everyone involved in children’s sport – children, parents/guardians and Sports Leaders, etc. By following the principles, policy and practice guidelines contained in the Code, adult sport leaders are playing their part in providing an enjoyable and safe environment in which children can learn and thrive.
As citizens, adults have a responsibility to protect children from harm and to abide by government guidelines in responding to and reporting child protection concerns. This responsibility exists wherever such concerns might arise, whether inside or outside sport. Guidelines contained in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland took account of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and is in accordance with government guidelines in the documents Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children (IRL) and Our Duty to Care (N.I.). The guidelines contained in the Code are complimentary to, and do not substitute, the government guidelines, which should be available within sports clubs/organisations.
Code of Ethics – Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Awareness Training
Westmeath Sports Partnership offers a 4 hour basic awareness course to all those over the age of 18 years.
‘The Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport’ in Ireland is designed to provide guidance for those working with young people in sport. It is a practical set of guidelines for those involved in sport for young people. This course highlights the main principles of the Code and looks at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for young people. As well as undertaking child protection training, all clubs and organisations are encouraged to adopt child protection policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.
The next Code of Ethics – Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Awareness Training course will be held on:
Wednesday, January 25th 2012, in the Chamber Buildings, Mullingar
Code of Ethics – Club Children’s Officer Training
The Club Children’s Officer Workshop is a follow on from the ‘Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Awareness Training’. It is 6 hours in duration and participants must have completed the above Awareness Training 6 months prior to attending this workshop.
The Irish Sports Council recommends that every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Children’s Officer. Only one club member needs to train as a Children’s Officer, or in clubs with boys and girls it is suggested that one male and one female become Children’s Officers. The Children’s Officer should be child centered in focus and should have as their primary aim the establishment of a child centered ethos within the club. They are the link between the children and the adults in the club and also take responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy etc. impacts on children and their Sports Leaders.
If you wish to attend the Code of Ethics course please contact David on 044 93 90208 or info@westmeathsports.ie. Also if you club wished to hold the courses in their own venue please contact us and we will try and arrange a date and a time that suits yor members.
Check out our events calendar for updates on this course and other courses.
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