This workshop is for the benefit of everyone involved in children’s sport (children, parents/guardians, sports leaders, etc.) It provides introductory information on codes of conduct, bullying, recruitment, etc. as well as child protection guidelines. By following the principles, policy and practical guidelines contained in the Code, sports leaders are playing their part in providing a safe and enjoyable environment in which children can learn and thrive.
A person appointed to the Club Children’s Officer position in a club must have completed the Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop and should complete the NEW Club Children’s Officer 3 hour Training Course. This course will help the Club Children’s Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Children’s Officer Action Planning document as part of the training.
The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA Child and Family Agency or Social Services (NI) and/or An Garda Siochána / PSNI. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Children’s Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role. The organisation’s child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role.
Safeguarding 1: Certificate valid for 3 years.
Safeguarding 1 Online Refresher: Certificate valid for further 3 years once the original SG1 cert is in date. If original cert not in date at the time of completion, participants are required to complete the SG1 workshop again.
Safeguarding 2: Certificate valid for 3 years. Must complete again once out of date.
Safeguarding 3: Certificate valid for 3 years. Must complete again once out of date.
If you are looking to book onto any of these workshops email [email protected]
Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all is our top priority. That’s why we strongly encourage all our members to complete Garda Vetting—a crucial step in maintaining the highest standards of safety and integrity in our community.
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As of 7th July, new vetting procedures have been introduced by the Garda National Vetting Bureau as well as a tightening up of current procedures. This applies to clubs in the ROI.
For anyone who has lived in either the UK or one of the EU 26 countries, the Garda database search will now include databases in those jurisdictions. This is a very welcome step, but it does mean that the vetting will take longer to process.
A new form is in use, and this is the only form that is accepted by the Garda National Vetting Bureau. It supersedes all previous versions. The 100 point ID check has been removed and replaced by a list of permissible documents.
Please see new form: Vetting Form NVB1 FIS Update 2026.pdf
Each club must nominate validators for their club. Validators can be Club Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Child Safeguarding Officer. They must ensure that applicants are verified in person with their id. It is then the responsibility of the individual being vetted to send their documents to Table Tennis Ireland.
Further information on the vetting process can be found here:
There will be an online workshop later this month to assist with the validation process.
If you have any queries, please email [email protected].
If this is of interest to you please email our coach education officer for futher details and consideration.