Workshops & Courses

SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING CHILDREN WORKSHOPS

 The PGA, England Golf and Golf Foundation are part of the Children in Golf Strategy Group that has been formed to help golf address the issue of child protection. It is essential that those working at the “sharp end” of golf delivery for young people are informed about child protection issues and how it affects the way they work.

 The Children in Golf group has worked with sportscoachUK to offer the Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop to those involved with junior golf. It is universally recognised within sport and local authorities as an appropriate form of training for sports coaches and volunteers. (PGA professionals receive 25 CPD points for attendance. 5 CPD points are also awarded by the GCMA to Secretary/Managers) 

A Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop has been organised

  All are welcome to attend. The workshop is aimed at Golf Professionals, Junior Organisers, Girls’ Junior Organisers, Volunteers and Club Secretary/Managers. The course has been subsidised by EG and will be offered for £28 per person.

Please inform us if you are under 18 and wish to attend this workshop, as completion of a parental permission form must be carried out prior to attendance.

 At the workshop, attendees will:

• Discuss what constitutes good or poor practice
• Discuss a range of child protection issues and scenarios
• Be given information on how to respond to an incident or allegation
• Receive a copy of the Guidelines for Safeguarding Children in Golf, an SCUK Resource Book & certificate of attendance

If you wish to enrol on the workshop:

Log on to www.childreningolf.org, follow the link to the schedule of workshops,

Click on the workshop that interests you and book the required places and pay online.

(If you do not have access to the internet, please contact Kathryn on 01526 354500)

There are a maximum of 20 places per workshop so please apply early, as places are allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and only those who book in advance will be able to attend.