from AAI website Please note the upcoming Code of Ethics and Best Practice in Sport
Child Protection in Sport)in Wexford and Dublin /Dun Laoughaire & Rathdown. A 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.
In order to achieve this, we encourage you to attend a Irish Sports Council
certified Code of Ethics and Best Practice Awareness (Child Protection)
workshops for leaders within sports clubs / organisations.
This 4-hour ‘Child Welfare & Protection in Sport’ training course is for
Children’s Officers and/or Designated Persons, Sports Leaders and other
adults involved in the organisation of sport for young people. As well as
undertaking child protection training, all governing bodies of sport and
related organisations should adopt child protection policies and procedures
as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.
The training will enable Children’s Officers/Sports Leaders to:
. Implement best practice in protecting the welfare of participants
. Create a child-centred environment within the sports club
. List categories of abuse and some indicators associated with abuse
. Make appropriate response to a disclosure
. Make a report to designated officer or appropriate Statutory Authorities
Dates and Venues – Full details on Application forms.
Wexford
2nd April – Enniscorthy
24th April – Enniscorthy
12th April – New Ross
Dublin / Dun Laoughaire & Rathdown.
29th March – Sandyford
24th April – Sandyford
