ONLINE - Designated Safeguarding Children's Officer Course

ONLINE - Designated Safeguarding Children's Officer

The aim of this workshop is to enable participants to become familiar with the role of a Designated Safeguarding Children's Officer and develop their competence and confidence in carrying out this role within sport.

By the end of the workshop participants should be able to:
•reference the legislation that pertains to safeguarding in sport and describe the main implications for the junior sports club
•describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel/agencies in the safeguarding of children in sport, particularly the role of the Designated Safeguarding Children's Officer
•respond appropriately to a range of situations that give grounds for concern
•discuss how you would apply skills in reporting and managing cases of poor practice and abuse within/outside sport
•review the implications of the Club Framework for Safeguarding Standards in Sport within your club/organisation.

The cost of the course is £25

You must be 18 years of age of older to take part.

DATE:  Monday 30th 6.30pm– 9.00pm

Participants must have attended the Safeguarding Children & Young People in Sport (awareness raising) workshop before the DSCO course as this builds on the learning from the awareness raising workshop.

 Participants must undertake the pre learning via the Sport NI digital hub.

Places are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis and will only be confirmed upon receipt of pay