Safeguarding Essentials for Coaches
Recognise, respond to, report and record concerns about the welfare of children and adults at risk in sport.
What you'll learn
- Explain why safeguarding matters in Nigerian sport
- Recognise the signs and types of abuse
- Respond appropriately when a child discloses a concern
- Report and record concerns through the right channels
- Apply safe-practice codes of conduct in daily coaching
About this course
Every child has the right to take part in sport safely. This course gives coaches the knowledge and confidence to keep young athletes safe, and explains exactly what to do if something worries you.
It is mandatory for all registered coaches and must be renewed every two years.
Completing this course does not qualify you to investigate abuse. It prepares you to recognise concerns and refer them to the designated safeguarding officer.
Course content
6 lessons1. Why safeguarding matters
- Welcome and course overview Preview 12 min
- Understanding your duty of care 8 min
2. Recognising abuse
- Types and signs of abuse 12 min
- Case study: the gifted under-15 8 min
3. Responding, reporting and recording
- When a child tells you 8 min
- Final assessment 8 min
Who it's for
All coaches, team managers, PE teachers and volunteers who work with children or adults at risk.
How you're assessed
Online assessment of 10 questions drawn from a bank. Pass mark 80%. Three attempts.
Standards mapping
IOC Safeguarding Toolkit; International Safeguards for Children in Sport
References
NIS Safeguarding Policy (draft 2026)
IOC Safeguarding Toolkit
Child's Rights Act 2003 (Nigeria)