Safeguarding Sport

Guidelines and codes of practice promoting best practice for the protection of children in sport consistent with child protection guidance and legislation.

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National Children Officers

Each National Governing Body of Sport has a main point of contact in the area of Safeguarding. This contact is know as National Children's Officers.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding of children in sport is of paramount importance. Sport Ireland will continue to develop and invest in our ethics programme to ensure children and young people’s experiences of sport are fun, enjoyable and conducted in the spirit of fair play. Everyone, regardless of age or circumstance should participate in sport in a safe environment

Safeguarding Guidance for Children & Young People in Sport

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Safeguarding Training

Sport Ireland offers three workshops in the area of Safeguarding. These are Safeguarding 1 (Basic Awareness), Safeguarding 2 (Club Children's Officer), & Safeguarding 3 (Designated Liaison Person).

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Safeguarding 1 Online Refresher

This learning is designed at those who have previously attended the face to face Safeguarding workshop or equivalent.

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SafeSport App

An information and guidance tool for everyone involved in sport for children and young people

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Staying Safe Online

A web based information and guidance tool on internet safety predominately aimed at parents/guardians/coaches

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Young Voices in Sport

Click for more information on young voices in sport

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Garda Vetting

The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 - 2016 provides a statutory basis for the vetting of persons carrying out relevant work with children or vulnerable persons. The Act also creates offences and penalties for persons who fail to comply with its provisions.

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Safeguarding Snippets

Our Safeguarding Snippets are bitesize infographics on key topics relating to safeguarding in sport.

Safeguarding Snippets

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Additional Resources

This section contains a number of useful links and resources in the area of Safeguarding.

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FAQs

Within you will find the answers to the most common questions you may have for Sport Ireland.

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