Safeguarding Course: Live or on Zoom
This course is for coaches, dance teachers, staff and managers of gyms and studios


Service Description
Squad Safe training is designed for your gym or studio's entire staff to take together as a bespoke staff training day. Course overview This course delivers sport-specific safeguarding training to your coaches and staff members, and helps you as a gym or studio owner, make your safeguarding policy a practical reality. The 4.5 hour course is a facilitated group training and discussion session that will help your staff better understand how to implement your safeguarding policies. You will not only learn how to identify and report abuse, but also strategies to embed a culture that promotes an open and honest approach to the safeguarding of children and young people. This course covers... Abuse within the gym / studio setting What is Safeguarding and Child Protection? Key lessons learnt from high profile cases What is abuse and the impact of abuse on the child? Types of abuse (and what these might look like in a studio/gym environment) Signs of abuse (and how these might present in a studio/gym environment) Online and social media What to do if a child discloses to you Reporting and Barriers to reporting (both children and adults) Recording information, Record Keeping and Data Sharing Good and Poor Practice for coaches/teachers Creating an intentional culture in your gym or studio Evaluating what you already do well and where you can improve Next steps for your gym/studio Prices start from £600 for the basic course. Email squadsafeguarding@gmail.com to discuss booking and any bespoke elements.