London South Bank University

UK Coaching: Safeguarding and Protecting Children

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Every child deserves to enjoy their sport. This workshop will raise your awareness of the telltale signs of abuse, and give you the tools and confidence you need to deal with any issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should the need ever arise in your coaching career. Newly updated to address the impact of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

This workshop is a 'Minimum Standards for Active Coaches' requirement for many governing bodies of sport. The 'Minimum Standards for Active Coaches' are seen as the basic standards every coach needs to meet to carry out their role safely and effectively. This course is held monthly within LSBU Active's facilities and taught by exceptional tutors with years of industry experience.

Group sizes are between 6 and 20. You will cover: How to identify and recognise good coaching practice and the implications for your coaching How to explore your values and feelings in relation to child abuse, and recognise their potential impact on your response How to recognise and respond to possible signs of child abuse Appropriate action if concerns about a child arise Course Accreditations UK Coaching Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.

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Key highlights

  • Meets 'Minimum Standards for Active Coaches' required by many sport governing bodies
  • Accredited by UK Coaching
  • Updated to address the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
  • Covers recognising and responding to possible signs of child abuse
  • Taught by tutors with years of industry experience
  • Small groups of 6 to 20 in LSBU Active's facilities

Entry requirements

Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications You must be 16 or over to attend this course.

Any course candidates below the age of 18 year old must be accompanied by an adult on the day of the course.

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports Coach
  • Youth Sports Coach
  • Sports Development Officer
  • Club Welfare Officer
  • Physical Activity Leader

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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