Child Protection Training
Child Protection training is available in a range of formats and providers. The BCU require all coaches to attend child protection training by 31st December 2011 in order to remian updated. This date was extended in Autumn 2010 from an original deadling of 31st December 2010 to allow additional time for those who have yet to complete.
The SCA and BCU are committed to making sure young people enjoy paddlesport in a safe environment, protected from poor practice or abuse.Courses dates are available throughout the country and can be found here.
The minimum training requirement is:
- Coaches Level 2 and above who work/volunteer regularly with children are required to attend a minimum 3-hour face-to-face training course. For Example ScUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children Course or the SCA Child Protection Course.
- Coaches who do not work with Children may attend the above or complete recognised web-based training. (e.g. BCU Online Training)
Coaches are asked to send evidence of the training to the SCA by email, fax or post in order that their records can be updated. To check your record, visit SCA Self Service.
The BCU appreciate that individuals may have undertaken safeguarding courses through other employed or volunteer. Details of the minimum requirement for the safeguarding workshop can be found here.
Paddlesafe Online
This new training course provides an easy way to access the basic training requirement for volunteers, coaches and staff involved in Paddlesport but who are not working regularly or alone with children. Avoiding the time and cost required to travel to and attend courses. The course covers basic awareness training, explains best practice, and what to do if you have a concern regarding child protection. There are five sections – with questions at the end of each section. If you do not pass all the questions you will be directed back to the knowledge section to re enforce the key learning points. The course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete but you can log out and back in again at any time. On successful completion of the course there is a certificate for you to download and keep. This BCU initiated course has been produced by Child Protection experts. This has enabled the BCU to keep the cost of the course to a minimum – to benefit our members. SCA members can access this training for the reduced fee course of £7.99. For non members the cost is £16.99.To access this course,click here.
Safeguarding and Protection Children, sportscoach UK workshop
This 3 hour workshop is suitable for coaches and volunteers who may come into contact with children. The workshop explores the code of conduct for those in contact with children and provides basic information on recognising child abuse and responding to concerns.
Other basic child protection awareness workshops available in Scotland
Throughout Scotland, local Child Protection Committees organise and offer free training to the voluntary sector working with local children and young people.
Other courses may be recognised as alternatives to the Paddlesafe Online or Safeguarding & Protecting Children Courses. Please refer to the Equivalent Training Guidance document SPC-G14.
Safeguarding & Protecting Children 2, sportscoach UK workshop
This 3-hour workshop reflects on practice, is aimed primarily at coaches and builds on knowledge gained on ‘Safeguarding & Protecting Children’ (SPC). Instead of repeating SPC every three years, it is recommended to attend this workshop 2-3 years after attending SPC. Outcomes for delegates include increasing awareness, helping recognise the signs of abuse and poor practice and helping to deal sensitively and effectively with issues that arise.
In Safe Hands – Club Child Protection Officer, CHILDREN 1ST workshop
This 3-hour workshop supports clubs to put child protection policies into practice. It is most suitable for those acting as the club child protection officer but is also relevant for those responsible for managing or organising the club. Participants attending this workshop should have first attended a basic awareness course in child protection such as the sportscoach UK ‘Safeguarding & Protecting Children’ workshop or equivalent.
Course Dates
To find out more and for dates in your area, visit the Safeguarding in Sport Service Training Page.
For informatio non Child Protection Training for Coaches click here.
Child Protection Training Requirements
The requirements below are based on the requirements set by the BCU Child Protection Steering Group and approved by the BCU Board with amendments to suit the roles covered by individuals in Scotland. Coaches who have not completed the required training by 31st December 2011 will not be considered ‘updated’ and will not be entitled to deliver any BCU training or awards. The following apply to SCA members, volunteers and staff. For details of how these requirements in apply to members in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, contact the relevant Home Nation Association.
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Identified Group
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Required Training (by 31 Dec 2011) (see above for more information on courses)
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Children are defined as Under 18
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Paddlesafe – On Line Child Protection Course or equivalent
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Safeguarding & Protecting Children or equivalent
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In Safe Hands or equivalent
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Coaches
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Coaches Level 2 and above who do not work regularly with children1
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Y
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Coaches working regularly or alone with children.
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Y
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Coaches employed by the SCA
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Y
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Coach Educators
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Y
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Regional Coaching Officers
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Y
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Local Coaching Officers
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Recommended
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Clubs and Volunteers
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Volunteers working regularly or alone with children
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Y
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Club Child Protection Officers
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Y
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Y
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Individuals who hold contact details for children eg club secretaries
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Y
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Team/Squad Manager/Helpers and
Committee/Club Event Organisers
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Y
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Staff
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SCA staff
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Y
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SCA Lead Child Protection Officer
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Y
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Y
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SCA Committees
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SCA Board
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Y
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SCA Committees – Child Protection Officer
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Y
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Y
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Other Committee members
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Y
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SCA Child Protection Committee
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Y
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* - BCU UKCC Level 2 coaches are required to complete prior to assessment