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Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club Child Protection Policy
This policy is to be applied to all young players who are under 18 years old.
Key Principles
■The welfare of all young people is paramount.
■All young people, whatever their age, gender, culture, ability, language, religious beliefs, racial origin, and/or sexual identity should be able to enjoy the game in a fun environment, safe from abuse of any kind.
■It is the responsibility of child protection experts to determine whether abuse has taken place, but it is everyone’s responsibility within rugby union to report concerns.
■All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
■Constituent Bodies, clubs, Academies and schools will be provided with appropriate documentation, training and support to ensure that they are able to implement RFU/RFUW policy.
■Individuals working with young people will be made aware of good practice in order to ensure that they are not placed in situations where allegations could be made.
■Working in partnership with parents/carers is essential for the protection of young people.
■RFU/RFUW recognises the statutory responsibilities of Social Services departments and the police to ensure the welfare of young people and is committed to complying with Local Area Child Protection Committee procedures.
The practices and procedures within this policy are based on the principles contained within UK and international legislation and government guidance and have been designed to complement Local Area Child Protection Committee procedures and take all appropriate legislation into consideration.
All relevant members who have regular supervisory contact with young people or a management responsibility for those working with young people will undertake a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.
This policy is to be applied to all young players who are under 18 years old.
Key Principles
■The welfare of all young people is paramount.
■All young people, whatever their age, gender, culture, ability, language, religious beliefs, racial origin, and/or sexual identity should be able to enjoy the game in a fun environment, safe from abuse of any kind.
■It is the responsibility of child protection experts to determine whether abuse has taken place, but it is everyone’s responsibility within rugby union to report concerns.
■All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
■Constituent Bodies, clubs, Academies and schools will be provided with appropriate documentation, training and support to ensure that they are able to implement RFU/RFUW policy.
■Individuals working with young people will be made aware of good practice in order to ensure that they are not placed in situations where allegations could be made.
■Working in partnership with parents/carers is essential for the protection of young people.
■RFU/RFUW recognises the statutory responsibilities of Social Services departments and the police to ensure the welfare of young people and is committed to complying with Local Area Child Protection Committee procedures.
The practices and procedures within this policy are based on the principles contained within UK and international legislation and government guidance and have been designed to complement Local Area Child Protection Committee procedures and take all appropriate legislation into consideration.
All relevant members who have regular supervisory contact with young people or a management responsibility for those working with young people will undertake a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.
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