Safeguarding Awareness Course
This essential course must be completed by anyone, coach, teacher, volunteer, or staff member who works with or around children or vulnerable individuals in any sporting or educational setting. Whether in a school, a club, or informal environment, the course provides the foundational safeguarding knowledge required to recognise, prevent, and respond to risks of
abuse and harm.
abuse and harm.
Designated Safeguarding Officer
This course is designed for individuals appointed as Designated Safeguarding Officers or Leads within any organisation that works with children, whether in sport, education, or community settings. DSOs must be formally trained and empowered to support their structures, including club chairs, school leaders, or federation executives, in implementing safeguarding standards, managing concerns, and ensuring compliance with national safeguarding frameworks.