Safe Practice Resources

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by UK Coaching

Downloads, checklists and templates to help you apply the principles of safe practice to your coaching

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Safe practice is essential to creating a positive environment for everyone you coach. Get started with these downloadable resources.
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Risk Assessments: Getting Started

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Risk Assessment Template

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Risk Assessment Simple Template

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Safety Checklist Template

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Safety Checklist

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Policy Considerations

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Safe Recruitment Process

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What Should be Considered When Creating Codes of Conduct?

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Participant Code of Conduct Example

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Parents or Carers Code of Conduct Example

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Coaches and Officials Code of Conduct Example

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How to Write a Normal Operating Procedure (NOP)

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How to Write an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

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Related Resources

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Duty to Care

Return to our dedicated Duty to Care page to learn more about how you can promote diversity and equality, discover more about Duty to Care, or read our guides on the other pillars.

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Earn Your Digital Badge

Learn about the importance of Duty to Care with our newly-enhanced Toolkit and demonstrate your commitment to looking after the people you coach by earning our Sport England-funded Digital Badge.

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Guide to Safe to Practice

Learn how to apply the principles of safe to practice to your coaching, and discover its importance to participants, coaches, and coaching practice through key messages, practical tips, videos, and downloads.

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