Training
If you are a staff member or volunteer of a sports club and you have a National Governing Body then they may have specific safeguarding training that they wish for you to complete. Please seek guidance from them in the first instance.
SafeguardingSport Welfare Officers Self-Assessment and AuditsSafeguarding Partners and Other Contacts
Courses delivered by Yorkshire Sport Foundation
FREE - Bespoke Workshops
Do you have an issue or concern affecting members of your club? Do you want to develop the skills and knowledge of your staff and volunteers? We can deliver workshops to your staff, coaches and volunteers, or parents, carers and participants, on a wide range of safeguarding and wellbeing topics. We can deliver these at your venue or online.
FREE – Active Bystander Workshops
Have you ever witnessed an incident taking place and wondered whether or not you should step in and do something? The ‘A Community in Motion’ workshop will explore what it means to be a passive or active bystander and will give you an introduction to the skills needed to safely intervene. This 90-minute interactive session is delivered in person at your venue. Minimum 6, maximum 20 participants per session.
FREE – Buddle Workshops
We are able to deliver a range of Buddle workshops. Topics include creating an inclusive environment, engaging your community, and positive experiences. The full range can be found here.
CHARGEABLE – UK Coaching Courses
Our Sport Welfare Officers can deliver the following UK Coaching certified courses. These courses can be delivered in person at your venue or online. You can book a full course for multiple learners, or book single learners on to an open course.
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Safeguarding and Protecting Children (for 16-18 year old learners)
For more information on all of the above please email nicola.holmes@yorkshiresport.org
We offer a variety of workshops, courses and events throughout the year. To be the first to hear about these, please subscribe to our Safeguarding and Welfare Newsletter.
Courses delivered by other organisations
FREE – Safeguarding in Sport Online Course
High Speed Training provide this course. This is suitable for adults who work or volunteer at a sports club, are in a position of trust, and have a duty of care towards the children. This applies whether you work at grassroots or professional level and whether you're a coach, volunteer, safeguarding lead, committee member, parent or different role.
FREE – Duty to Care
Coaches can earn a nationally-recognised Duty to Care digital badge by completing free knowledge checks covering the six pillars: Diversity, Inclusion, Mental Health & Well-being, Physical Well-being, Safeguarding and Safe to Practice.
FREE/CHARGEABLE – UK Coaching Courses
UK Coaching provide courses, workshops and webinars in addition to the ones that Yorkshire Sport Foundation deliver. Some of these are accessible for free and others are accessed by purchasing membership. Please visit their website for more information.
CHARGEABLE – Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity
This online course created by Mind and UK Coaching gives you the confidence to support people experiencing mental health problems effectively and learn how to empower positive change and development. It costs £10.
Your local Safeguarding Children Partnership and local Community and Voluntary Sector support organisation often provide free and chargeable courses on a range of safeguarding and welfare topics. Please visit their website for more information.