The Welfare Officer Workshop explores best practice in working with young people and provides clear guidance on implementing best practice and looks at how to address any gaps. This Workshop builds upon the ideas discussed during the Safeguarding Children workshops and is a compulsory course for any Club Welfare Officer (CWO).
Within this Workshop, the role and responsibilities of the CWO are identified and explored along with other designated persons, such as the statutory agencies. The focus is on becoming a proactive/club/league in terms of safeguarding initiatives rather than being reactive.
It also seeks to build confidence in dealing with poor practice and concerns about potential child abuse via scenarios. Workshop participants are encouraged to share examples of best practice and learn from each others experiences.
Pre-requisites for the course are a CRB check and Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate.
The Amateur Football Alliance is committed to helping you and your club to meet this legislation by offering support in the appointment and development of your CWO.
Workshop Duration: 3 hours
Cost: £20
Enrollment: Please contact Bob Leeds on 020 8733 2613 or e-mail bob.leeds@amateur-fa.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You need to be aware that, as a precondition of affiliation for the 20010/11 season, your club will need to have a designated CPO who has been registered with the County, has attended a WOW course and has both a valid CRB disclosure and Safeguarding Children certificate. Failure to have a suitable person in position will result in the club being unable to affiliate with us until such time that this condition has been met.