Course Overview
Children and young people participate in sports and youth activities to develop confidence, social skills, and physical wellbeing. Sports clubs, youth organisations, and community programmes provide important opportunities for children to learn and grow. However, these environments also create safeguarding responsibilities for the adults who lead and supervise activities.
Sports coaches and youth leaders are often trusted figures in children’s lives. They may spend significant time with children during training sessions, competitions, trips, and activities. This level of access and influence means that coaches and youth leaders play a critical role in recognising safeguarding concerns and protecting children from harm.
This course provides essential safeguarding training for individuals working in sports and youth settings. It explores the safeguarding risks that may arise in these environments and explains how coaches and youth leaders can create safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for children and young people.
The course covers safeguarding responsibilities, recognising abuse and neglect, responding to concerns, and maintaining professional boundaries when working with children.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for anyone involved in leading or supporting sports and youth activities involving children, including:
- sports coaches
- assistant coaches
- youth leaders
- volunteers in youth organisations
- club staff and activity leaders
It is also appropriate for sports club managers, safeguarding officers, and volunteer coordinators responsible for safeguarding within youth organisations.
Topics Covered
The course covers the following key areas:
- safeguarding responsibilities in sports and youth environments
- safeguarding law and guidance in the United Kingdom
- recognising abuse and neglect
- safeguarding risks specific to sports and youth settings
- maintaining professional boundaries with children
- responding to safeguarding concerns and disclosures
- creating safe and inclusive activity environments
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- understand safeguarding responsibilities when working with children
- recognise signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
- understand safeguarding risks in sports and youth environments
- respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
Course Disclaimer:
This course is designed for information and awareness purposes only and does not, unless otherwise stated, provide a regulated qualification or evidence of occupational competence. Learners are responsible for obtaining any additional training, assessment, supervision, or certification required by their employer, sector regulations, or professional standards.
