Child Protection Officer?

**Paddyfield** · 26/09/2006, 10:38 PM

What is a Child Protection Officer?

http://www.monaghanunited.ie/index.p...d=23&Itemid=50

**monutdfc** · 26/09/2006, 10:41 PM

I'm pretty sure it's required under the law for any sports club which has a children's section since the dreadful child abuse that occured in swimming. (Even if not required by law it is still a very good idea.)

**Bald Student** · 26/09/2006, 10:42 PM

My understanding is that any sports club with players under 18 has to have a trained child protection officer. I'm involved in one of the sports clubs in UCD and we have to have one in case a 17 year old joins.

**Conor H** · 26/09/2006, 10:42 PM

It does exactly what it says on the tin!

**LeixlipRed** · 26/09/2006, 11:31 PM

I think he was hoping for some explanation that involved a shiny badge and a massive automatic weapon

**Magicme** · 27/09/2006, 8:15 AM

Well our Child Protection Officer is also the head co-ordinator of our Youth Set up so he works closely with all the managers and is an ear for parents and children if they have any problems....he was also the nice big guard that protected Rory O'Handsoffourhospital the other day....god I gave him some slagging! Stann did u spot your county mate on the news the other nite??

**the 12 th man** · 27/09/2006, 8:41 AM

Originally Posted by monutdfc

I'm pretty sure it's required under the law for any sports club which has a children's section since the dreadful child abuse that occured in swimming. (Even if not required by law it is still a very good idea.)

Not sure whether its law or not but definitely recommended.A booklet should be issued by the Committee of each Club to all Coaches of kids teams to point out best practices where kids are involved .

**Magicme** · 27/09/2006, 8:50 AM

As far as I remember it is one of the things that have to be complied with for licensing....I think I remember we had to put in his details on the licensing application.

**bigmac** · 27/09/2006, 9:17 AM

Originally Posted by monutdfc

I'm pretty sure it's required under the law for any sports club which has a children's section since the dreadful child abuse that occured in swimming. (Even if not required by law it is still a very good idea.)

Yes, it is required by law. Similar to Bald Student, when in college, one of the clubs I was involved with had to appoint a child protection officer if we had any 17 year old members.