This comprehensive intermediate course is designed for youth workers and those responsible for guiding young people who provide peer support or volunteer as a young leader across various youth settings. The course recognises the vital role that young leaders play in youth organisations who help deliver activities such as sport, dance and physical recreation.
”“Developing young leaders is vital to providing opportunities for young people to develop their skills and confidence and is also critical for the future workforce for the sector. However, it is important we do this safely and train young leaders in how to look after themselves and their role in keeping others safe. We are pleased to help produce this course so that this practice can be extended across the sector to ensure positive experiences for young people looking to become leaders in their local community.”
John DownesDirector - Place, Youth and Sport at StreetGames
About the course
The Safeguarding Young Leaders course provides youth workers with the knowledge and skills required to deliver key aspects of safeguarding, such as creating strong processes, providing effective supervision and support, and delivering thorough training for young leaders in all youth organisations – to ensure they can thrive in their roles.
You will learn about:
- Safeguarding and youth work principles to support young leaders
- The role of a young leader in safeguarding contexts
- Protocols and strategies to help young leaders confidently respond to a safeguarding concern and the need for their own specific self-care and supervision.
The course has been developed in partnership with StreetGames, who harness the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of young people and deliver training to community leaders, sports coaches and youth workers.
Enrol today to become an informed and effective trusted adult, with embedded techniques, knowledge and skills to provide effective supervision, training and support for your young leaders.
Cost
Free
Level
Intermediate
