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SECTION 9 - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In order that the RFU Child Protection Policy is implemented effectively, there has to be a recognition that RFU, Constituent Bodies, member clubs, schools and academies must work together to ensure that young people enjoy rugby union in a safe environment.

9.1      The Role of RFU

9.1.1   To produce a Child Protection Policy;

9.1.2   To produce an Implementation Plan;

9.1.3   To monitor the Child Protection Policy nationally

9.1.4   To manage the implementation of CRB disclosure;

9.1.5   To provide support, training and guidance for club and Constituent Body Welfare Managers;

9.1.6   To provide training programmes for all adults who have regular contact with young people;

9.1.7   To produce relevant resources to support the Child Protection Policy;

9.1.8   To make decisions on and record all reported cases;

9.1.9   To appoint a disciplinary panel when necessary;

9.1.10 To ensure all appropriate individuals and bodies are informed of disciplinary decisions and ensure these are acted upon.

9.2       The Role of the Constituent Body

9.2.1   To appoint a Welfare Manager (see Appendix 2 for “Terms of Reference”); 

9.2.2   To support clubs in the production of a Child Protection Policy;

9.2.3   To co-ordinate the management of CRB disclosure;

9.2.4   To ensure that all reported cases are managed in line with RFU/RFUW Policy (see Sections 10 and 11);

9.2.5   To provide support to clubs in their implementation of RFU/RFUW policies and procedures relating to the welfare of young people

9.3       The Role of the Rugby Club

9.3.1   To appoint a ‘Welfare Officer’ (formally referred to as a’ Child Protection Officer’) who will act as the first point of contact for concerns about the welfare of young people (see Appendix 2 for “Terms of Reference”);

9.3.2   To accept that all officers and committee members have a responsibility in this area and be prepared to respond to any indication of poor practice or abuse in line with RFU/RFUW Policy (see Sections 9 and 10) and to put in place structures and systems to ensure that this is followed in practice;

9.3.3   To adopt and implement a policy of Best Practice for all adults working with young people (see Section 13, Appendix 3 and RFU Fair Play Codes);

9.3.4   To ensure that all relevant members who have regular supervisory contact with children or a management responsibility for those working with young people undertake a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure;

9.3.5   To identify a ‘Disciplinary Panel which, where necessary, will be convened to hear cases (see Appendix 1).