Jenny Murphy, the Commission’s Safeguarding Lead, said the courses are "specific to the local sporting context and accessible to all."

"The Commission is committed to the welfare of all children, young people and adults who participate in or volunteer within sport.” 

Courses will now be just £10 per head. The Commission hopes that will encourage all its member sports to increase the number of their coaches, helpers and volunteers undertaking the training. 

The Commission also launched its new SportsMark accreditation scheme last week.

Pictured: The Sports Commission is looking to various initiatives to strengthen governance and safeguarding practices at local clubs and organisations. 

The quality assurance mark will be awarded to any sporting organisation which meets a set of strict criteria around governance, safeguarding and coaching. There has already been plenty of interest from local sports clubs and organisations. 

“It’s been fantastic to be contacted by so many different sports over the last couple of days who are keen to find out more about SportsMark and how they can work towards it,” said Steve Sharman, Relationship Director. 

“Having robust safeguarding policies is a major part of the SportsMark scheme and so being able to offer these training courses at such a reduced cost is a big plus. Funding released through the Active8 Plan for Sport is allowing us to do this, and also means we can increase the number of courses we run,” he said. 

Sports Commission Safeguarding Courses will be run monthly. More information is available on the Commission’s website or by emailing info@guernseysports.com. The Commission also offers bespoke safeguarding training to sporting organisations on request. 

Pictured top: Guernsey Sports Commission hopes that lowering the cost of safeguarding courses will encourage more coaches, helpers and volunteers to get involved in local sport.