SSCP is pleased to promote upcoming FREE Active Bystander Behaviour Training, this is a great opportunity for anyone involved in sport to learn what to do when faced with bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
Hosted and delivered by Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) in collaboration with NWG, this Bystander Behaviour Training equips coaches, volunteers, parents, and club members with the tools to challenge harmful behaviour and foster a culture of respect.
Upcoming sessions:
Bridgwater: 23rd September 2025
Glastonbury: 6th October 2025
🕡 Time: 18:30 – 20:30
☕ Light refreshments provided
Why attend?
- Encourage fair play and mutual respect with coaches and spectators speaking up against negative and dangerous behaviour
- Discourage aggression, inappropriate and harmful behaviour and improve the integrity of your sport
- Set a powerful example across your club; learn about the ripple effect of positive behaviour
What you’ll learn
This engaging and informative session covers:
- The 4 stages of intervention
- Understanding false consensus and societal norms
- The pyramid of harm and its impact
- Culture in sport and how it shapes behaviour
- The impact of violence against women and girls
- Legal context: Sexual Offences Act,
- Consent, and Position of Trust
- Tackling harassment in sport and the workplace
- Practical intervention options and de-escalation techniques
- Transformative conversations and group practice using sport-specific scenarios
Who should attend?
This training is ideal for:
- Sports coaches and officials
- Club volunteers and safeguarding leads
- Parents and carers Youth workers and community leaders
- Anyone passionate about creating safer, more respectful sporting environments
Book your FREE place here:
FREE Active Bystander Behaviour with NWG for Volunteers – September
FREE Active Bystander Behaviour with NWG for Volunteers – October
Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!
What others are saying:
“Excellent information provided by Angie and Kevin who make quite a difficult subject a lot easier to understand and a lot less daunting. Made you really understand what being an Active Bystander really is.“
“I would recommend it to anyone, and everyone will come away having learnt something! It was really informative, and the time just went so quickly. The trainers were great, knowledgeable, and engaging and there were no role plays which can be really intimidating for some.”
“It was honestly some of the best training I have done with fantastic deliverers. So much information was provided but with ample time to discuss and reflect. The hours flew by. It has sparked some interesting conversations at work and at home!”
