If you are working with children in a sports club, there are a variety of courses that you must undertake to ensure their safety.
Westmeath Sports Partnership (WSP) supports The Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland, and offers various courses to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children to grow their love for sport and activity. You can find more information here.
In 2023, the WSP, in association with Sport Ireland, is offering several courses across range of Safeguarding and child protection areas.
Safeguarding One – Child Welfare and Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
All Coaches, Club Children’s Officers (CCO) and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must first complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop. This workshop educates participants on the implementation of best practice in safeguarding the welfare of children involved in sport
Safeguarding Two – Club Children’s Officer ( CCO) Workshop
A person appointed to the role of Club Children’s Officer within a club must have firstly completed Sport Irelands Safeguarding 1 (Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop). They should also complete Sport Irelands Club Children’s Officer 3 hour workshop. The aim of this workshop is to help the Club Children’s Officer to carry out their role and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Children’s Officer Action Planning document as part of the training.
Safeguarding Three – Designated Liaison Person
A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must firstly complete Sport Irelands Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop and should complete the Sport Irelands Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop. A club may appoint the same person to both the CCO and DLP positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles.
Should you require any further information on accessing the online safeguarding course feel free to contact Westmeath Sports Partnership on 044 93 90208 or email info@westmeathsports.ie
January
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Wed 25 Jan 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
February
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Wed 22 Feb 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00 Sign up for the course here
March
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Mon 20 Mar 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
April
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Mon 24 Apr 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
May
Safeguarding 2 – Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Workshop
Thu 18 May 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
June
Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Workshop
Wed 14 Jun 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
July
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Wed 19 Jul 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
August
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Mon 28 Aug 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
September
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Wed 27 Sep 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
October
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Fri 27 Oct 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
November
Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop
Wed 29 Nov 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
December
Safeguarding 2 – Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Workshop
Fri 8 Dec 2023 18:30 GMT. Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here
Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Workshop
Mon 11 Dec 2023 18:30 GMT Starts at €20.00. Sign up for the course here