In this section you will find documents and links which will be helpful to your club with the development of your Safeguarding policies and procedures. These must be communicated to and implemented by, all those involved with children in your club.
How to get started
Check out the Hockey Ireland Safeguarding Checklist to get started. Relevant Hockey Ireland Safeguarding Templates and other guidance/policy documents are available by clicking on the links in the sections below.
Hockey Ireland – Safeguarding Policy
Appendix 1 – Risk Assessment Safeguarding Statement
Appendix 2 – Safe Recruitment Procedures
Appendix 3 – Safeguarding Training
Appendix 4 – Safeguarding Roles & Responsibilities
Appendix 5 – Reporting & Protection
Appendix 6 – Disciplinary, Complaints & Appeals Procedure
Appendix 7 – Safeguarding Guidance
Risk Assessment Form (Potential hazards in a club/school setting)
Code of Conduct for Young People
Code of Conduct for Sports Leaders
Code of Conduct for Existing Leaders
Sample Application Form for new Junior Members (WORD)
Existing Leaders Information Form (WORD)
Volunteer or Coach Application Form
Sport Ireland Safeguarding Guidance for Children & Young People
Sport Ireland Safeguarding and Ethics
Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 On-Line Refresher
Sport Northern Ireland Safeguarding
Sport Northern Ireland Safeguarding Refresher
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Children First Support Documents
Children First E-Learning Programme
Ombudsman for Children’s Office