The GAA have three levels of Child Safeguarding Training now in place in our Association and attendance is dependent on what role a person may have in relation to their work with children. All training is interactive, fully certified and accredited 3-hour workshops delivered by tutors who have been trained and approved by Sport NI or Sport Ireland and the Association.

Safeguarding 1

Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Awareness Workshops relevant to coaches and others who work in a regulated role with children in the Association. Completion is valid for 3 years.

This course can now be completed virtually (Tobar elearning platform) or face to face and is a mandatory requirement for anyone working with children or young people in the association and must be completed prior to commencement of their position in the club. It is an excellent resource that assists clubs and individuals in the vital area of safeguarding and will help to ensure that clubs have the appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures in place so that they are compliant with both legal and best practice requirements in this area.

Upcoming Online Safeguarding 1 Course Availability- NI Counties

Upcoming Online Safeguarding 1 Course Availability- ROI Counties

*Please note, workshops reach capacity very quickly, we advise you register prior to the evening of the workshop. 

Safeguarding 2 – Club Children’s Officer Training for Club Children’s Officer.

Please note all participants must have a valid Safeguarding 1 certificate prior to commencement of this course. Completion is valid for 3 years.

Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liaison Person Training for DLPS in Clubs.

Please note all participants must have a valid Safeguarding 1 certificate prior to commencement of this course. Completion is valid for 3 years.

To organise a course for your club or to book a place on Safeguarding 2 or 3 please contact your County Children’s Officer below.

Online Safeguarding 1 Refresher

The Online Safeguarding 1 Refresher programme is for those who previously attended a face to face Safeguarding 1 workshop. This programme can only be completed if you have attended a face to face Safeguarding 1 workshop within the last three years.

The online refresher may also be availed of by those who have attended relevant safeguarding training with other sports NGBs or through Sport NI.

You can avail of the Online Safeguarding 1 Refresher here.

Tobar Learning Platform

Qualifications are managed via Tobar (https://learning.gaa.ie/ ) previously known as the GAA’s Learning Management System (LMS). One of the main aims for Foireann is to have all of your information in one place including your Membership, Vetting and Qualifications.

Therefore we recommend that members link their Tobar account to Foireann so that the Qualifications / Certificates can be accessible via Foireann and can be visible to the relevant members of their Club.

Link Tobar account to Foireann 

GAA Safeguarding Training Policy

The Safeguarding Training Policy outlines the three levels of training and depending on your role with children in the Association what training you are required to attend.

For more information on safeguarding courses please contact; ciara.mccrory.ulster@gaa.ie

County Children’s Officers