Safeguarding and Ethics
Safeguarding in Special Olympics Ireland
Special Olympics Ireland is committed to the ongoing implementation of our Safeguarding policies in our clubs and at our events. We strive to foster a culture of understanding and compliance for all and to create an athlete-centred environment.
Safeguarding is at the core of all Special Olympics Ireland activities and is fundamental to the development and implementation of everything we plan for the future. We are fully compliant with the Children First Legislation (ROI) and engage regularly with Sport Ireland, Sport Northern Ireland, the Child Protection in Sport Unit, and the HSE to continually meet legislative requirements and industry standards.
Please find our Child Safeguarding Statement here
Contact Sinead Tarrant
e: sinead.tarrant@specialolympics.ie
Safeguarding Policies and Guidelines
Safeguarding Workshop Information
Each course takes 3 hours in total and will have a short 5-minute comfort break in the middle. Attendees must stay for the full three hours. The course requires you to have a working camera and microphone on your device to take part as it is an interactive course with attendee participation required.
For Safeguarding 1, 16- and 17-year-olds must complete a parental consent form. If you require further information or a consent form please contact volunteers@specialolympics.ie. or you can download a digital version here
For Safeguarding 2 & Safeguarding 3, participants must be 18 years or older.
Places are limited so please ensure you will attend before taking a space. If for some reason you can no longer attend give as much notice as possible and email safeguarding@specialolympics.ie Due to the virtual format we can only accept 18 participants per course.