Courses & training for club and welfare officers
This page provides links to training options that will benefit those in welfare or safeguarding officer roles, or indeed anyone who just wants to learn more. The courses we recommend are specifically designed for those working in sports.
Time to Listen training - multi-sport, CPSU (NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit) Although focused on children the skills developed in this course are important for all safeguarding and welfare roles.
Adult Safeguarding in sport, Ann Craft Trust. Safeguarding Adults, UK Coaching
Child Safeguarding, CPSU (NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit)
Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity+, UK Coaching
Mental Health First Aid Training, St John's Ambulance
Training options for Welfare officers:
https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/safeguarding/welfare-officers-course
Free training:
Banter vs Bullying in Sport, CPSU webinar (It Can Be a “Very Fine Line”: Professional Footballers’ Perceptions of the Conceptual Divide Between Bullying and Banter)
We're pleased to be able to provide a 10% discount on courses provided by Accelerate Sport.
This discount can be used on single courses or the Accelerate Sport pathways and can be used by individuals or clubs seeking to train a number of members. The Accelerate Sport courses have been developed in partnership with industry-leading organisations such as Women in Sport, Show Racism the Red Card and Racing Pride, and courses are CIMSPA accredited.
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