Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Training

18:30 Abbey Court HotelEducation, Sports

​North Tipperary Sports Partnership is pleased to announce further Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Basic Awareness training. The course is aimed at sports leaders, children’s officers, parents or anyone working with young people in sport.

A central goal for all those involved in sport for young people is to provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment where children can develop and enhance their physical and social skills.

The workshop will be delivered by John McElhinney, Irish Sports Council tutor, on Wednesday, January 28th in the Abbey Court Hotel from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

Please book early as places are limited on the workshop.

The training will enable Children’s Officers/Sports Leaders to:

• Implement best practice in protecting the welfare of participants
• Create a child-centered environment within the sports club
• List categories of abuse and some indicators associated with abuse
• Make an appropriate response to a disclosure
• Make a report to designated officer or appropriate Statutory Authorities

Prior registration with North Tipperary Sports Partnership is necessary. A nominal fee of €15 is required to secure your place. A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded on completion of the course.

For further information contact Elaine Cullinan or Noreen Bulfin (tel: 067-43604, email: info@ntsp.ie).