Safeguarding Training Courses - CWPS coming up

Proving safe environments for children and young people to participate in Archery is just as much about creating a positive atmospheres, encouraging children into clubs as it is about protection children from harm by providing safe environments.  

Scottish Archery works closely with the Safeguarding in Sport Unit from Children 1st, sportscotland and Archery GB to make sure we are adhering to best practice in sport. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Bookings are now live for Safeguarding Training Courses. These are available to book which includes Child Wellbeing & Protection in Sport (CWPS) and Child Wellbeing & Protection Officer (CWPO). The CWPO is the following course to CWPS and is specific training for club Child Wellbeing & Protection Officers.

Through sportscotland there are a variety of Child Wellbeing & Protection Sport (CWPS) and Child Wellbeing & Protection Officer (CWPO) training courses. We have organised our own CWPS course (see below):

More details below:

1. Child Wellbeing & Protection in Sport (CWPS) Training Workshops

• Date: 07.05.2026

• Time: 18:00-21:00

• Format: Online

• Who: Coaches (part of AGB Coach Licencing), Volunteers, Officials

• Description: Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (CWPS) supersedes the previous Safeguarding and Protecting Children (SPC) course. The training 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.

• Booking Link: Here 

  
  

2. Child Wellbeing & Protection Officer (CWPO) Training Workshops

• Duration: 3 hours

• Format: Online

• Who: Child Protection Officers for Clubs and Areas (Requirement as part of our Club Affiliation process)

• Description: Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer (CWPO) Training 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.

• View Courses: Click here. 

  
  

Any further queries please get in touch with Jacqui Dunlop, Operations & Safeguarding Manager at admin@scottisharchery.org.uk

NEW Adult Wellbeing & Protection in Sport (AWPS) Training Workshop

The Adult Wellbeing and Protection in Sport (AWPS) training is suitable for coaches, leaders, volunteers, officials and also individuals responsible for leading their club or organisation in the wellbeing and protection of adults. Learners will have the opportunity to develop knowledge of the roles and responsibilities associated with adult wellbeing and protection.

This training includes how to identify concerns, respond to concerns and disclosures and how to create a safe culture within a sports club setting in Scotland.

You can find out more about the new course here.