Club Welfare

Sport Welfare Officers support club welfare officers by providing local advice, training, and opportunities to connect with others in similar roles. They help clubs understand and meet their safeguarding and welfare responsibilities, while promoting good practice across sport.

Sport Welfare Officers do not manage safeguarding concerns, which must be referred to the appropriate authorities. Funded by Sport England, they work in partnership with governing bodies and safeguarding organisations to help create safe, positive sporting environments for everyone.

Mental Health Awareness

Mind’s eLearning course helps those involved in sport and physical activity understand mental health, reduce stigma, and develop practical skills to build confidence, resilience, and inclusive environments.

Ann Craft Trust: Safeguarding Adults in Sport

A range of safeguarding courses designed to support organisations in protecting adults at risk and creating safe, inclusive sporting environments.

Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership

Guidance and support to help sports organisations safeguard children and young people by promoting their welfare, rights, and safety through effective policies and practice.

UK Coaching: Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Training to help coaches and volunteers recognise signs of abuse and respond to concerns confidently, appropriately, and sensitively.

UK Coaching: Time to Listen

A course for Welfare Officers covering key responsibilities, skills, and knowledge needed to support and safeguard children effectively.
Please check whether this course is accepted by your National Governing Body, as some require sport-specific versions.

Local Safeguarding Training

We can offer local safeguarding training. Please contact Tracey Sweetland at TSweetland@sasp.co.uk for more information or to register your interest.