1. WELFARE OFFICER TRAINING 2017/2018
Clara Pettitt, Sarah Craggs, Liam Isaac

2. Your Role
As a committee member, but also a friend, you are likely to care about your teammates and want to help
If taking on a supportive role begins to impact on your own wellbeing, that’s when you need to think about where your responsibility starts and end
Be known to your club members as the main contact for welfare advice and resources

3. Your Role Signpost students to the relevant support services
Maintain and enhance inclusivity within the club for all members, irrespective of characteristics or circumstances
Receive training on recognising wellbeing concerns; methods of communication; and referral methods and support services

4. Services GP University Wellbeing Services NUSU Staff; Welfare Officer
AU Officer
Inclusive Sport Coordinator
Student Activities Manager
Student Advice Centre
Coaches
Fellow teammates

5. Training Friday 13th October Introduction to your role
Mental health in sport
Saturday 11th November
Disability Awareness Adventure Trip
Term 1 (ASAP)
Anti-doping
Optional Workshops
Sport Nutrition
Sport Psychology

6. Improving Inclusivity Earn Your Stripes
Earn Your Stripes is an accreditation scheme which provides financial support and recognition to encourage Athletic Union clubs to become more inclusive and continually develop.
10 criteria
3 = bronze stripe & £150 support
5 = silver stripe & £200 support
7 = gold stripe & £300 support