Child Welfare and Protection in Sport also known as Code of Ethics, is a Sport Ireland initiative. This training enables Children’s Officers/Sports Leaders to implement best practice in protecting the welfare of participants. The course ensures that adults have adequate training to protect the welfare of children in a sporting environment and to assist in creating a child-centered environment within the sports club setting.
Leitrim Sports Partnership will be providing Safeguarding 1, 2 & 3 courses in the coming weeks:
Safeguarding 1 - Code of Ethics Basic Awareness/Child Protection Workshop (3 hrs)
Date: Thursday 21st April
Venue: Leitrim County Council Offices, Carrick on Shannon
Time: 7.00 – 10.00pm
Cost - €20.00
Download Application Form for Safeguarding 1
Safeguarding 2 – Club Children’s Officer Workshop (3 hrs)
Date: Thursday 5th May
Venue: Leitrim County Council Offices, Carrick on Shannon
Time: 7.00 – 10.00pm
Cost: €20.00
Download Application Form for Safeguarding 2
Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liaison Person Workshop (3hrs)
Date: Thursday 26th May
Venue: Leitrim County Council Offices, Carrick on Shannon
Time:7.00 – 10.00pm
Cost - €20.00
Download Application form for Safeguarding 3
- There are limited places available for the workshops and pre booking is essential as it is on a first come first served basis.
- Each individual must register to reserve a place on this workshop.
- All participants must be over 18 years of age.
- Certificates are issued at the end of the course.
For further information or register you interest, please contact Leitrim Sports Partnership 071 9650498/email; sports@leitrimcoco.ie
You can also visit the Irish Sports Councils website to find out more about the Child Protection Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Sport.