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.
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
Appendix 9 – Representative Players
Appendix 10 – Legislation & Policy
Updated August 31, 2025
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