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WELFARE OFFICER WORKSHOP

The course is designed to explore the role of the welfare officer and to identify the support networks for designated persons in football. It will assist welfare officers to recognise the best practice that is already in place to safeguard youth leagues and youth teams and identify any areas that need to be addressed to provide fun, safe, positive football environments.

The course supports The FA's strategic goals to raise standards across the game and demonstrates our capacity to be trusted to lead.

Who is this course for?

Club Welfare Officer’s who have completed FA Safeguarding Children Workshop and who have an accepted FA CRB.

WOW builds upon the knowledge developed in the Safeguarding Children Workshop, and gives Club Welfare Officer’s the tools they need to carry out the role.

Course Details

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Course Duration: 3 Hours
Price: Online Booking - £25.00 per Candidate
Postal Booking - £28.00 per Candidate
Frequency: 1 scheduled every 2 months
Pre-requisites: Safeguarding Children, FA CRB Check and be a Welfare Officer

The course is 3 hours. On completion of the course candidates should be able to:

  • Explore the role of the welfare officer
  • Identify the support network of designated persons in football
  • Recognise the best practice that is already in place to safeguard youth leagues and youth teams
  • Provide clarity on reporting concerns about child abuse
  • Support welfare officers to take ownership and develop confidence in dealing with poor practice issues
  • Provide information on key child protection legislation and the statutory agencies
  • Identify areas within the youth league or youth teams that need to be addressed to provide fun, safe, positive football environments.

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For payments made by cheque/cash(in person) please download the Course Application form (under Related Documents in this window) and return with full payment.

All credit/debit card payments must be made online, no payments will be taken over the phone.

For more information on any of our coach education courses contact Joanna Thorpe on 0114 241 4992 or email joanna.thorpe@sheffieldfa.com