Safeguarding in Hockey Workshop

Recognise good practice: Identify and understand what good safeguarding practice looks like and what it means for your coaching environment.

Refresh your knowledge: Stay up to date on recognising safeguarding issues – know what to do, and just as importantly, what not to do.

Explore your values: Reflect on your own values and feelings in relation to child abuse and understand how these might affect your response.

Take action: Know how to take appropriate action if you have concerns about a child

Connections: Network with other passionate deliverers, share best practices and build a supportive community

Deeper Safeguarding Expertise: Enhance your organisation's collective knowledge and ability to implement robust safeguarding practices.

Proactive Risk Management: Equip staff and volunteers with the skills to identify and address safeguarding issues proactively, minimising risks.

Stronger Welfare Culture: Foster a strong culture of child welfare and protection throughout your organisation, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all.

Confidence in Crisis Response: Ensure your team is prepared to take appropriate and effective action if safeguarding concerns arise, protecting both individuals and the organisation.

Align with best practice: Ensure your club's safeguarding procedures and practices are fully aligned with England Hockey's best practice standards, demonstrating a commitment to well-being and safety of all participants

Divided into two sessions, 30 minutes of e-learning, Online Safeguarding Awareness Module and a two-hour facilitated workshop where you will be divided into small breakout room discussions on the specific topic, complete tasks including watching videos and having the opportunity to ask questions.

You’ll receive certification and confirmation of completion for both the workshop and e-learning module.

This course is designed for lead coaches, coaches, welfare officers and those who are responsible for U18s.

Workshops will close four days before the event, with a maximum of 24 places available. Book now to avoid disappointment via Hockey Hub.

* Please note – To access this workshop for free, you must be associated with a club. You can manage your association through your Hockey Hub profile and your club will be notified of this association. 

Upcoming - Dates to be confirmed