This course aims to increase awareness of safeguarding and protecting children, helping coaches to recognise
signs of abuse and poor practice, and deal sensitively and effectively with issues that arise. It also prompts a review of coaching practice to ensure that sport provides a positive and enriching experience for children. Delegates must be 18 or over, 16 & 17 year olds can attend if chaperoned by an adult.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
> Identify and recognise good practice and implications for children and young people
> Explore children’s values and feelings in relation to child abuse, and recognise how these may potentially impact on your response
> Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of child abuse and poor practice
> Take appropriate action if concerns about a child arise