Upcoming Training and Events

We update this page regularly with training and events from the GM Moving team. 

Here's what we have coming up:

GM Moving Welfare & Safeguarding Training

We’re committed to supporting safe, inclusive, and responsible sports environments. Here are our upcoming training sessions designed for coaches, volunteers, staff, and parents involved in youth and adult sport.

UK Coaching: Safeguarding Adults

🗓️ Monday, July 21, 2025 | 🕡 6:30 – 9:30 PM | 📍 £10, House of Sport, Manchester
Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action with vulnerable adults.
Who should attend? Sports volunteers, coaches, and staff working in Greater Manchester.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1349722649779

MIND: Mental Health – Spot, Support & Signpost

🗓️ Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 🕖 7:00 – 8:00 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Gain confidence in spotting mental health issues and offering the right support.
Who should attend? Coaches, volunteers, and leaders in physical activity.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1349753120919

Access Sport: Neurodivergence Inclusion in Sport & Physical Activity

🗓️ Monday, August 4, 2025 | 🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Workshop to boost neurodivergence awareness and inclusion in clubs with practical tools.
Who should attend? Coaches, volunteers, and leaders in physical activity.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1464095642479

The Childrens Society: Child Exploitation for sports clubs and groups

🗓️ Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Learn how to spot and report child exploitation.
Who should attend? For sports volunteers, coaches and parents.
Register now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/risenortheast/1671786

WWPIS: Building a Positive Parent Culture in Sport

🗓️ Monday, October 6, 2025 | 🕢 7:30 – 9:00 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Explore how to engage and support sports parents to build a positive culture.
Who should attend? Sports volunteers, committee members, and coaches working with parents in sport and physical activity.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a-positive-parent-culture-in-sport-tickets-1401833404449

StreetGames: Keeping Young People Safe in Community Sport

🗓️ Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 – 9:00 PM | 📍 £10, Stockport Sports Village, Stockport
Learn how to deliver safe, youth-focused community sport using real-life safeguarding scenarios.
Who should attend? Project managers, coaches, leaders, and volunteers working with children and young people in Greater Manchester, including HAF providers.
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1427443565129

YGAM: Gambling and Gaming Awareness

🗓️ Monday, October 20, 2025 | 🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Prevent and respond to gambling and gaming harms in young people.
Who should attend? Coaches, volunteers, and parents.
Book here: https://ygam.org/nep-v2-workshop-booking-pre-workshop-questions-bespoke-2/?crb_workshop=20.10.25%20Sports%20staff%20and%20volunteers%20GM%20Moving%2018%3A30-20%3A30

MIND: Youth Mental Health Awareness

🗓️ Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM | 📍 Free, House of Sport, Manchester
Learn about the factors impacting young people's mental health and how to support.
Who should attend? Sports volunteers, coaches, and staff working in Greater Manchester.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mind-youth-mental-health-awareness-tickets-1427744124109

WWPIS: Engage – Building Positive Relationships with Younger Athletes' Parent

🗓️ Monday, November 17, 2025 | 🕕 6:15 – 7:45 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Explore how to engage parents of young athletes and build stronger, more supportive relationships.
Who should attend? Sport and physical activity coaches and other volunteers.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engage-building-positive-relationships-with-your-young-athletes-parents-tickets-1401882390969?aff=oddtdtcreator