Safeguarding Policy (Child Protection Officer)

A Club Children’s Officer should be child-centred in focus and have as the primary aim the establishment of a child-centred ethos within the club. S/he is the link between the children and the adults in the club. S/he also takes responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy impacts on young people and Sports Leaders.

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A person appointed to the Club Children’s Officer position in a club must have completed:

• Safeguarding 1 Course prior to attending

• Safeguarding 2

 

This Safeguarding 2 Children’s Officer Training course will help the Club Children’s Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club.