Safeguarding
Colin Woods is the Child Protection Officer for Donaghmore GAA. His contact details are:
Colin Woods
Tel: +44 (0) 77 6729 1122
Email: childrensofficer.donaghmorestpatricks.tyrone@gaa.ie
As part of safeguarding, all our coaches are required to complete AccessNI background checks. For more information on Safeguarding, please see http://tyronegaa.ie/safeguarding/
AccessNI Application Process for Donaghmore GAA Coaches
All coaches involved with youth teams in Donaghmore GAA are required to complete this AccessNI background check. This MUST be completed even if you have completed AccessNI in another setting or role related to another sporting organisation or your career. It is recommended as good practice to renew AccessNI every 3 years.
There are two parts for NI Access check. The first is an online form submitted to NI Direct and the second is a paper form from the Ulster GAA Council submitted via Colin Woods. Both part MUST be completed in order to obtain NI Access Approval.
Part 1: Complete Online Application Form
Complete this online form http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/apply-for-an-enhanced-check-through-a-registered-body
To complete: You’ll first need to register an online account with AccessNI, if you don’t already have one. You must also have with you:
The PIN given to you by the person who asked you to complete this form (THIS IS 540101 – Ulster GAA)
Your address(es) for the last five years
Your National Insurance number
Your driving licence and passport numbers (if you have these documents)
Choose “Apply online for an enhanced check through a registered body” and enter “St. Patrick’s GAC Donaghmore” as the Organisation reference
You must note the 10-digit AccessNI case reference number after completing the online application form, as it needs to be included in Part 2. This number will be emailed to you if you forget.
You can also refer to this AccessNI E Application Guidance document which is step by step guide that includes screenshots of the application steps.
Part 2: Fill in Ulster GAA Council Form
Download, print and complete paper September-2021-ACCESSNI-COVER-FORM-PIN-NOTIFICATION-AND-ID-VALIDATION
The club name should be entered as “St. Patrick’s GAC Donaghmore“
Completed forms and identification documentation should be sent to the club child protection officer, Colin Woods, for submission to Ulster GAA.
If you don’t have facility to scan / copy your documents, Damian McCaul at the Torrent Complex can assist. Dungannon library also has a scan and email service which is free.
Please note that Part 2 MUST be submitted within 1 month of Part 1, otherwise your AccessNI application will be rejected.
Part 2b: Parental Consent Form
If you are under 18 years of age, then the AccessNI Parental Consent Form also needs to be completed. Please bring this form to Damian also.
AccessNI Certificate
Your AccessNI certificate will be mailed to you directly. Keep it in a safe place. There is no need to take any further action.