The CWO will be the ‘go to’ person in the club for any child protection issues. The FA has developed specific training for grassroots football club officers in the form of a Welfare Officer Workshop (WOW).
On the Welfare Officer Workshop officers will learn:
An understanding of the role & responsibilities of the position.
Information as to how Northamptonshire FA can support officers
Discussion on varying case scenarios to help deal with poor practice
Opportunity to identify what steps need to be taken to develop your club
Opportunity to share and discuss best practice examples
In order for a Club Welfare Officer to attend the Welfare Officer Workshop (WOW) they will need to have:
1. attended the Safeguarding Children Workshop (formally Child Protection and best practice workshop)
2. an enhanced CRB disclosure via The FA CRB Unit and have a positive recruitment decision
Details of the scheduled workshops in the county are listed below:
Practical & Theory Mon 16 Mar 2009
6:30pm - 9:30pm Northampton
Practical & Theory Mon 14 Sep 2009
6:30pm - 9:30pm Northampton
Course Cost - £25.00