A new online forum to support clubs and groups locally has just launched across the East Midlands.
Franky Boyland, the Active Derbyshire Sport Welfare Officer (SWO) is working in partnership with other Sport Welfare Officers (SWOs) from across the East Midlands to provide support and guidance to club welfare officers, coaches, committee members and volunteers across clubs and groups across the region.
The Sport Welfare Officer network is funded by Sport England and works alongside National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport, and other key partners such as the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) and the Ann Craft Trust.
The forum, hosted on Facebook, is a space for Club Welfare and Safeguarding Officers, coaches, committee members and anyone volunteering or working in sports or physical activity clubs to come together to learn and share best practice. The group includes:
- Local training opportunities
- Knowledge, information and updates on safeguarding and welfare topics
- Resources and templates
- Questions and discussion forum
- Sharing of best practice and ideas
- Live events and webinars
Join the East Midlands Sport Welfare Forum Here
Save the Date: the first East Mids Forum live webinar is taking place on Wednesday 6th November 6:30pm – 7:30pm to introduce the forum and what is planned going forward. Booking information coming soon.
To find out more about Franky’s work in Derbyshire, and how she can support you, visit https://makingourmove.org.uk/about/safeguarding/sport-welfare-support/ or get in touch with franky.boyland@activepartnerstrust.org.uk
