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Safeguarding Courses and Training

Child Wellbeing & Protection in Sport Training (CWPS & CWPO)

RYA Scotland run a set of CWPS and CWPO courses throughout the year, usually 2 per year.  Please see below outline of the courses together with links to the courses being offered by RYA Scotland.  sportscotland also run a programme of CWPS/CWPO courses throughout the year. 

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (CWPS)

 This training course will provide you with the knowledge on child wellbeing and protection that will give you the confidence to deal with issues that may arise in your role working with children. 

The course is suitable for 16 years + who are in regulated work, delivering or leading sporting activities. 

Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer (CWPO) Training 

This course is suitable for individuals responsible for leading their club or organisation in the wellbeing and protection of children and young people. Learners will have the opportunity to develop knowledge of the roles and responsibilities associated with child wellbeing and protection. 
The course is suitable for Child Wellbeing and Protection Officers or those in a similar role who are aged 18+ yrs. 

Prerequisites:  Learners must have completed modules 1 & 2 of the Child Wellbeing & Protecting Children in Sport (CWPS) within the last 3 years. 

Explore available courses

Any RYA Scotland run CWPO training will be listed below. If we don't have one coming up, make sure to explore sportscotland's training calendar:

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