Designing and Governing Trans-Inclusive Sport | Workshops

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Policy architecture, implementation and assurance

Overview

This advanced programme helps governing bodies, leagues and larger clubs build a coherent system around eligibility and participation decisions. It aligns competition rules, safeguarding, equality, privacy, facilities, communications and participant support so that decisions remain explainable, reviewable and humane.

Choose this specialist 301 when the organisation must design, implement or assure a sport-wide framework rather than resolve one isolated eligibility question.

Who it's for

Built for Boards, HR & People, Line managers, Legal & Risk.

Delivered in-house, on request — for your team, not a public audience.

What you'll gain

Align eligibility, participation, safeguarding and inclusion within one governance framework.
Define decision ownership, evidence standards, escalation and review.
Design privacy, communication and participant-support controls.
Create an implementation and assurance roadmap for sustainable practice.

What we cover

Governance architecture — board, executive, competition, safeguarding, legal, HR and participation roles.
Rule hierarchy — legislation, statutory guidance, governing-body policy and competition rules.
Activity mapping — distinguishing competitive categories from recreational, social and service provision.
Eligibility policy — purpose, scope, evidence, decision authority and exceptions.
Decision framework — fairness, safety, necessity, alternatives, impact and mitigation.
Participant pathway — notification, category change, continued participation, support and review.
Safeguarding and integrity — risks to all participants without treating identity as misconduct.
Privacy and information — collection, access, verification, disclosure and retention.
Facilities and logistics — changing, toilets, travel, accommodation and events.
Appeals and complaints — independence, procedural fairness, interim arrangements and remedies.
Communications — participants, coaches, teams, families, stakeholders and media.
Capability — scripts, scenarios, escalation and training for coaches and officials.
Assurance — decision records, equality impacts, incidents, participation data and scheduled review.

Practical

Duration: 4–6 hours or modular programme
Format: Online, In person
Pathway: Sport, eligibility and participation
Product type: Specialist implementation programme
Group size: Typically 12–16 delegates
Audience: Boards, HR & People, Line managers, Legal & Risk
Delivery: In-house, on request
Pricing: POA — quoted on your group, format, and tailoring

Frequently asked questions

Five things people ask before booking

How many people can take part?

Workshops are run for your team rather than for a public audience, so the group size is yours to set. Most suit between 10 and 25 participants; we will advise on the right number for the format and the room you have.

Is it delivered in person or online?

Either. Most workshops work in person, online, or as a hybrid. The outline for each course assumes in-person delivery, but we shape the format to how your team is spread and what your space allows.

Can you tailor it to our organisation?

Yes. The outline is a starting point, not a fixed script. We shape the content to your sector, your policies, and the decisions your people actually face, so the day lands on your context rather than a generic example.

How long is it, and what do we need on our side?

The duration is shown on the course page. For an in-person session we need a room large enough for the group and any breakouts; for an online session, a quiet space and a stable connection for each participant. We bring the rest.

What does it cost, and how do we book?

Pricing is on application (POA) — it depends on the group size, the format, and how much tailoring you need. Tell us what you have in mind via the contact page and we will quote for your organisation. We do not publish a fee schedule.

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Included

Bonus content with every session

Certificate of attendance — issued to each delegate after the session, recording CPD/CPE hours.
Delegate feedback — the group's responses and discussion, compiled and shared back.
Post-session follow-up pack — workbooks, slides and supporting materials to embed the learning after the day.