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FOREWORD
This policy and procedures
document has been contextualised from the ‘Policy and Procedures fro the
Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union’ produced jointly by the RFU,
RFUW and the NSPCC.
The RFU, and RFUW have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that, when
given responsibility for young people, coaches and volunteers provide
them with the highest possible standard of care.
Through the implementation of a policy for the Welfare of Young People
in Rugby, and the support of its coaches and volunteers, the RFU/RFUW
alongside a growing number of governing bodies, will maintain the
professionalism and safeguards of good practice which are associated
with the game.
The policy outlines the
following key areas:
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It
recognises the responsibility of all those involved in Rugby Union
(professional and volunteers) to safeguard and promote the interests
and well being of the children and young players with whom they are
working;
·
It
provides a framework on the recruitment, selection, suitability and
deployment of individuals working with young people;
·
It
emphasises the value of working closely in partnership with other
coaches, parents, professionals and volunteers to protect children
and young players from harm and discrimination;
·
It
acknowledges that abuse does take place in sport and that raising
awareness and understanding of the main forms of abuse and
establishing communication and reporting procedures if abuse is
suspected will further safeguard the young players, coaches and all
others working within the game.
Please note the following:
·
This
policy is to be applied to ALL young players who are Under 18.
Within the RFU regulations, a male player is permitted to play in the
adult game when he reaches his 17th birthday. In these circumstances,
sections 13.2.5 and 13.3.3 of this policy cannot practically be applied.
However, those responsible for the management of adult teams which
include 17 year old players must, at all times, be mindful of their
safety and well being. Please read the individual
sections to have a clear understanding of what the policy is about, why
we have it, what to do and how to support young people as they
participate in rugby at Guisborough.
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Introduction
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Key Principles
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Legal and
Procedural Framework
- Recognising Abuse
in Rugby Union
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Poor Practice
- Bullying
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What constitutes
Poor Practice
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Levels Of Awareness
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Roles and
responsibilities
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RESPONDING TO
DISCLOSURE, SUSPICIONS AND ALLEGATIONS
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TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO
EXPRESSIONS OF CONCERN ABOUT POOR PRACTICE & POSSIBLE ABUSE
WITHIN THE RUGBY
SETTING
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RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
OF STAFF, COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
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Good practcie guide
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Useful Contact Details
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Appendix 1: Club Procedures to Manage Cases of
Poor Practice
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APPENDIX 2:Terms
of Reference for Club Welfare Officer
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Appendix 3 Coaches’ Code
of Conduct
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Good Practice Guidance for
Match Officials
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Anti-Bullying Policy and Procedure
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Policy on the Use of Photographic Images
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Policy statement relating to the use of Video/photographic
images
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Parent/guardian young person permission form for the use of
photographs and recoded images
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Event registration Form
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Dealing with Media Enquiries
Relevant Officers of Mini/Junior Section (2005/06)
Chair: Paul Colman,
C/O
Guisborough Rugby Club
Belmangate
Telephone: 01287-636566
e-mail: paulcolman@guisboroughrufc.co.uk
Welfare
Officer: Lesley Tart,
C/O Guisborough Rugby Club
Belmangate
Tel: 01642 324430
e-mail:
lesleytart@guisboroughrufc.co.uk
Junior
Secretary: Gordon Mallory,
C/O Guisborough
Rugby Club
Belmangate
Telephone: 01642
313551
e-mail: gordonmallory@guisboroughrufc.co.uk
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