Coach Accreditation (Seal)

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Dudley Council Sport & Physical Activity section firmly believe that the safeguarding of children and young people is paramount.  One mechanism used to safeguard children and young people in sport and physical activity is the sport and physical activity providers coaches association Seal.  Seal is part of sport & physical activity sections Child Protection policy, recognised and endorsed by both the Dudley Safeguarding Children Board and the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit.  Seal is also recognised as good practice in safeguarding by the Department of Children, Schools and Families.
 
What is Seal ?      
Seal is the Borough of Dudley Sports Coaches and Physical Activity Providers Association which acts as a quality assurance and safeguarding mechanism for coaches and providers working in the Borough
 
How is Seal co-ordinated? 
Seal is co-ordinated by the Sport and Physical Activity Section of Dudley MBC Directorate of the Urban Environment
 
Why is Seal important?
Seal enhances the delivery of sport and physical activity and ensures standards and safeguards are developed and maintained across sport and the Borough
 
What do members get out of Seal?
 
  • Guidance for Safer Working Practice for adults involved in sport & physical activity
  • Criminal Records Bureau Check (Enhanced Disclosure)
  • Advice and information
  • Training opportunities at a regional and local level
  • Membership of a registration scheme recognised by leading leisure professionals
  • Raised personal profile as an accredited sports coach
 
 
To apply for seal, please print off all related documents below and return completed applications to the seal administrator. Alternatively you can contact the office for a seal pack to be sent directly to you.
 
For further information and to check whether sports coaches are members of Seal, please contact Sport & Physical Activity on 01384 815594 or email seal@dudley.gov.uk
 

Contact Details
Name: Seal Administrator
Address: Sport & Physical Activity Section
DUE, Culture & Leisure
Claughton House
Blowers Green Road
Dudley
DY2 8UZ
Tel: 01384 815594
Contact: General Contact Form


Related Documents
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Application Letter  (63.8 KB)
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Seal Application Form  (114 KB)
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Safer working practice guidance for adults involved in sport & physical 
activity  (292 KB)
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Declaration to confirm agreement and understanding of the Guidance for Safer Working Practice for Adults  (99.8 KB)
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Self Declaration From  (38.2 KB)
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Seal Reference Form  (110 KB)
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Confirming your Identity for a CRB  (113 KB)
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First Aid Courses  (127 KB)
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Safeguarding in Sport Level 1 Awareness Training Courses 2010  (173 KB)