Safeguarding Training
We are committed to making sure young people enjoy paddlesport in a safe environment, protected from poor practice or abuse.
Safeguarding Training is an important step for all those involved in coaching, leading, instructing, guiding, oficiating and to those involved in managing activities such as employers, committee members and board members.
Safeguarding applies to the protection of children AND adults.
List of services
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Introductory Training (e.g. elearning)List Item 1
For those with incidental/ no contact with children
British Canoeing’s Introduction to Safeguarding
(Equivalent online training can be accepted)
Delivery Method: Online, Duration: Approx. 45 min, Cost: £10
This course is the minimum training for coaching.
Suitable for coaches, leaders, volunteers and staff who do not work regularly or alone with children.
This course covers introductory awareness, explaining best practise and what to do if you have a concern.
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Basic Training (e.g. Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport)List Item 2
For those with regular contact with children
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (CWPS)
(Equivalent face to face training can be accepted)
Delivery Method: eLearning session (20mins) followed by Face to Face or via virtual classroom
Duration: 20mins + 3 Hours
Cost: £15 – £40 depending on provider (£15 for SCA members)
Suitable for coaches, leaders, volunteers and staff who work regularly or alone with children.
This course will help raise your awareness of the tell-tale signs of abuse and poor practice, and give you the tools you need to deal with any issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should the need arise.
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Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (CWPS) – Renewal Award
Instead of just repeating CWPS training after 3 years (i.e completing module 1 & 2), sportscotland is now offering coaches and volunteers (the learner) the opportunity to advance their learning in CWPS, by giving access to renewal modules in various topics. This learning is valid for another 3 years, at which point the full CWPS training should be completed.
To achieve the Renewal award, learners must complete Module 1 of CWPS plus two other modules of their choice. (current options include Introduction to Inclusive Practice, Safeguarding in a Digital World) This equates to approximately 3 hours of learning and should be completed within 3 months of their CWPS training expiring.
The learner must have completed the full CWPS training 3 years previously, to be able to access the renewal modules.
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British Canoeing Refresher Training - Social MediaList Item 4
This training is for those who are required to update their safeguarding training every 3 years
British Canoeing’s Safeguarding Refresher Training
Delivery Method: Online, Duration: Approx. 1-2 hours, Cost: £10
Refresher training for those that have previously completed the CWPS or UK Coaching Safeguarding & Protecting Children course (or equivalent) and are required to refresh their training every 3 years.
This course will refresh your safeguarding knowledge and provide additional awareness training on a specific topic where safeguarding concerns may arise. The first additional module looks at social media, with additional modules being added in due course.
Please note: This course cannot be accepted as a substitute for the initial face to face/ virtual training course.
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British Canoeing Refresher Training - Safeguarding Culture
This training is for those who are required to update their safeguarding training every 3 years
British Canoeing’s Safeguarding Refresher Training
Delivery Method: Online, Duration: Approx. 1-2 hours, Cost: £10
The Safeguarding Refresher: Positive Safeguarding Culture elearning is an additional option for learners and doesn't replace the current Safeguarding Refresher: Social Media elearning: both refresher courses will be available for learners, along with the Introduction to Safeguarding elearning.
Please note: This course cannot be accepted as a substitute for the initial face to face/ virtual training course.
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Specialist Training (Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer Training)List Item 3
This training is for the designated Safeguarding Officer in a Club or Organisation Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer Training
Put child protection policies into practice
Attend CWPS or SPC prior to attending this course
Delivery Method: Face to Face or via the virtual classroom
Duration: 3 Hours, Cost: £15 - £25
Sport specific and Multi Sport workshops are accepted.
This training is specifically designed for Welfare Officers who have already attended basic training.
This workshop will help you understand the role and responsibilities of a Welfare Officer and statutory agencies and what this means in practice.
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Board and Committee Training
This eLearning module is tailored to those responsible for the management of sport clubs and organisations including board and/or committee members, including sub committees.
This eLearning is suitable for +16 years.
The aim of the eLearning is to raise awareness with board/committee members of their role and responsibilities in relation to the wellbeing and protection of children and young people in their sport.
Delivery Method: Online, Duration: Approx. 45 mins, Cost: Free
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Safer Recruitment Training
The two-hour, 6-module, Safer Recruitment eLearning is for employers or deployers such as paddlesports clubs and organisations, providing services to children and / or Adults at Risk.
Safer Recruitment is a set of essential practices to ensure paid staff, contractors and volunteers joining your organisation are suitable to work with vulnerable groups.
Already completed training through your work place or different setting?
You may have already attended Basic Safeguarding training or Online Introductory training through your work place or local authority. See our guidance see if your course can be recognised as an equivalent course to those detailed above.
Minimum Training Requirements for Coaches and Leaders
From 30th September 2020, the minimum training requirement is:
- Coaches working regularly or alone with children are required to attend a minimum 3-hour face-to-face training course. For Example Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport
- All other coaches should attend the above or complete recognised web-based training. (e.g. British Canoeing Online Training)
Coaches are asked to send evidence of the training to the SCA by email or post in order that their records can be updated. To check your record, log in to the online portal.
