Newly Enhanced Tool for Governance and Child Protection

Oct 22, 2024 | News

 Child Protection Officer Verification

Child Protection officer verification a new feature on SportLoMo.com

SportLoMo has introduced an enhanced ‘Welfare Officer Verification’ feature, designed to bolster governance and safeguarding practices for sport’s governing bodies. This feature, known by various names such as Child Protection Officer Verification (CPO-verify), Welfare Officer Verification (WO-verify) aims to ensure that safeguarding remains a top priority.  All sports are aware that it is essential to ensure that all individuals working with children and vulnerable individuals comply with safeguarding regulations.

This functionality was developed primarily in response to a request from Ireland Rugby (IRFU), a long-standing SportLoMo customer and it is currently utilised by their Child Welfare Officers (CWOs). The Verification tool is now available for use across other sports on our platform.

The feature simplifies the verification process for Welfare Officers, such as Child Protection Officers (CPOs), by enabling them to digitally confirm their understanding of their duties and responsibilities. The process mimics the formality of signing a legal document, where officers commit to adhering to their responsibilities and duties. By digitally signing, officers create a secure and documented ‘sign-off’ that verifies their commitment to carrying out their duties correctly.

 

child protection officer approved by NGB and Association

This responsibility verification ensures that Welfare Officers are fully aware of their obligations and that all necessary checks and approvals are completed according to good governance practices.  Another popular component is the ability to securely store signed PDFs as official records, ensuring that all documentation is properly archived and easily accessible whenever needed.

The new Verification feature is fully customisable and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each governing body. It is also adaptable, allowing it to be used in other areas and for other verification processes across the platform.

 

This new functionality is highly appealing to NGOs, as it acts as a powerful compliance tool, enabling them to strengthen their governance and maintain the highest standards of protection for children and vulnerable individuals.  This new feature is provided at no additional cost and is available to all customers on the SportLoMo platform.
Contact Calum Kyne at SportLoMo to understand how this verification tool might work for your sport.