Our friends at Children First and Kyniska are delighted to offer a series of free Trauma Informed Practice training webinars for the sporting community across Scotland, thanks to funding from sportscotland's Summer of Sport programme.
These interactive online sessions have been designed for anyone involved in sport who wants to build their confidence in supporting children and young people. Whether you are a coach, volunteer, parent, committee member or Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer, this training provides practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in everyday sporting environments.
What to expect
The webinars are:
Free to attend
Delivered online
Interactive and practical
Just two hours long
Available during both daytime and evening
Running from August 2026 to March 2027
Participants will gain a greater understanding of how trauma can influence behaviour and learn practical approaches to responding in ways that help children and young people feel safe, supported and able to thrive in sport.
Who should attend?
The training is open to:
Coaches
Volunteers
Parents and carers
Child Wellbeing and Protection Officers
Committee members
Any adult working with or supporting children and young people in sport
Book your place
Bookings are now open through the online booking system.
For further information and to reserve your place, visit:
www.kyniskaadvocacy.com/summer-of-sport-series
You can also download the accompanying information flyer for full details of the training programme.
We encourage clubs, organisations and individuals across Scotland to take advantage of this excellent free learning opportunity and help create safer, more supportive sporting environments for every child and young person.