Child Protection
N.F.C. KESH YOUTH
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT
We at N.F.C Kesh Youth are committed to good practice which protects children from harm. Staff and volunteers accept and recognise their responsibility to provide an environment which promotes the safety of the child at all times. To achieve this we will;
1. Develop an awareness of the issues which may lead to children being harmed.
2. Create an open environment by identifying a 'Designated person' to whom the children can turn to if they need to talk.
3. Adopt child centred and democratic coaching styles.
4. Adopt child protection guidelines through codes of conduct for members and all adults working at the club. Adult workers include coaches, parents and volunteers.
5. Ensure careful recruitment, selection and management procedures. These procedures will include regular support & supervision is provided to staff/volunteers.
6. Ensure complaints, grievance and disciplinary procedures are included in our constitution.
7. Share information about concerns with children and parents and others who need to know.
8. Provide information as required to the management committee.
9. Ensure good and safe working/playing practices
10. Be involved in training made available through the various agencies and strengthen links with these agencies.
11. Keep child protection policies under regular review (every 3 years minimum).
12. Have procedures relating specifically to bullying, away trips, transport and use of photography
13. Have an induction document available for parents, coaches and children clearly outlining their rights and responsibilities
Leigh Russell
Chairman, N.F.C Kesh Youth
The Children (Northern Ireland) Order (1995) is based on a clear and consistent set of principles designed with the common aim of promoting the welfare of children.
Children have the right to be safe. All coaches should ensure that this fundamental principle takes precedence over all other considerations.
This policy applies to all those involved in N.F.C Kesh Youth, coaches, administrators, officials, volunteer drivers, parents and young people.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND IMAGES OF CHILDREN POLICY
There have been concerns about the risks posed directly and indirectly to children and young people through the use of photographs on sports websites and other publications. Photographs can be used as a means of identifying children when they are accompanied with personal information – this is X who lives at y, is a member of the z gymnastics club and who likes a certain music group. This information can make a child vulnerable to an individual who may wish to start to â€Å"groom†that child for abuse. Secondly the content of the photo can be used or adapted for inappropriate use. There is evidence of this adapted material finding its way onto child pornography sites.
N.F.C. Kesh Youth have decided that we needed to develop a policy in relation to the use of images of young people on our website and in other publications. We have considered the type of images that are suitable and that appropriately represent our sport, without putting children at increased risk. We have ensured that parents support this policy. When assessing the potential risks in the use of images of athletes, the most important factor is the potential of inappropriate use of images of children.
By increasing the awareness of the potential risks and taking appropriate steps the potential for misuse of images can be reduced.
N.F.C.KESH YOUTH will:
1. Consider using models or illustrations if you are promoting an activity.
2. Avoid the use of the first name and surname of individuals in a photograph. This reduces the risk of inappropriate, unsolicited attention from people within and outside the sport.
Guidance:
1. If the child is named, avoid using their photograph.
2. If a photograph is used, avoid naming the child.
3. Ask for the child’s permission to use their image. This ensures that they are aware of the way the image is to be used to represent the sport. A Child’s Permission Form is one way of achieving this.
4. Ask for parental permission to use an image of a young person. This ensures that parents are aware of the way the image of their child is representing the sport. A Parental Permission Form is one way of achieving this.
5. Only use images of children in suitable dress to reduce the risk of inappropriate use. With regard to the actual content it is difficult to specify exactly what is appropriate given the wide diversity of sports. However there are clearly some sports activities - swimming, gymnastics and athletics for example when the risk of potential misuse is much greater than for other sports. With these sports the content of the photograph should focus on the activity not on a particular child and should avoid full face and body shots. So for example shots of children in a pool would be appropriate or if poolside, waist or shoulder up.
6. Create a recognised procedure for reporting the use of inappropriate images to reduce the risks to children. Follow your child protection procedures, ensuring both your sports child protection officer and the Social Services and/or Police are informed.
N.F.C.KESH YOUTH have;
1. Established the type of images that appropriately represent the sport for the Web and other media.
2. Thought about the level of consideration we give to the use of images of children in other publications, for example, the processes involved in choosing appropriate images for the newsletter or magazine. Apply an increased level of consideration to the images of children and young people used in the web site.
Guidelines for Use of Photographic Filming Equipment at Sporting Events
N.F.C.KESH YOUTH will
1. Provide a clear brief about what is considered appropriate in terms of content and behaviour.
2. Issue the official photographer with identification which must be worn at all times.
3. Inform children and parents that a photographer will be in attendance at an event and ensure they consent to both the taking and publication of films or photographs.
4. Not allow unsupervised access to children or one to one photo sessions at events.
5. Not approve/allow photo sessions outside the events or at a child’s home.
6. Ensure that if parents or other spectators are intending to photograph or video at an event they should also be made aware of your expectations.
7. Ask spectators to register at an event if they wish to use photographic equipment.
8. Inform children and parents that if they have concerns they could report these to the organiser.
9. Encourage anyone with concerns regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography to report these to the event organiser or official and recorded in the same manner as any other child protection concern.
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT
We at N.F.C Kesh Youth are committed to good practice which protects children from harm. Staff and volunteers accept and recognise their responsibility to provide an environment which promotes the safety of the child at all times. To achieve this we will;
1. Develop an awareness of the issues which may lead to children being harmed.
2. Create an open environment by identifying a 'Designated person' to whom the children can turn to if they need to talk.
3. Adopt child centred and democratic coaching styles.
4. Adopt child protection guidelines through codes of conduct for members and all adults working at the club. Adult workers include coaches, parents and volunteers.
5. Ensure careful recruitment, selection and management procedures. These procedures will include regular support & supervision is provided to staff/volunteers.
6. Ensure complaints, grievance and disciplinary procedures are included in our constitution.
7. Share information about concerns with children and parents and others who need to know.
8. Provide information as required to the management committee.
9. Ensure good and safe working/playing practices
10. Be involved in training made available through the various agencies and strengthen links with these agencies.
11. Keep child protection policies under regular review (every 3 years minimum).
12. Have procedures relating specifically to bullying, away trips, transport and use of photography
13. Have an induction document available for parents, coaches and children clearly outlining their rights and responsibilities
Leigh Russell
Chairman, N.F.C Kesh Youth
The Children (Northern Ireland) Order (1995) is based on a clear and consistent set of principles designed with the common aim of promoting the welfare of children.
Children have the right to be safe. All coaches should ensure that this fundamental principle takes precedence over all other considerations.
This policy applies to all those involved in N.F.C Kesh Youth, coaches, administrators, officials, volunteer drivers, parents and young people.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND IMAGES OF CHILDREN POLICY
There have been concerns about the risks posed directly and indirectly to children and young people through the use of photographs on sports websites and other publications. Photographs can be used as a means of identifying children when they are accompanied with personal information – this is X who lives at y, is a member of the z gymnastics club and who likes a certain music group. This information can make a child vulnerable to an individual who may wish to start to â€Å"groom†that child for abuse. Secondly the content of the photo can be used or adapted for inappropriate use. There is evidence of this adapted material finding its way onto child pornography sites.
N.F.C. Kesh Youth have decided that we needed to develop a policy in relation to the use of images of young people on our website and in other publications. We have considered the type of images that are suitable and that appropriately represent our sport, without putting children at increased risk. We have ensured that parents support this policy. When assessing the potential risks in the use of images of athletes, the most important factor is the potential of inappropriate use of images of children.
By increasing the awareness of the potential risks and taking appropriate steps the potential for misuse of images can be reduced.
N.F.C.KESH YOUTH will:
1. Consider using models or illustrations if you are promoting an activity.
2. Avoid the use of the first name and surname of individuals in a photograph. This reduces the risk of inappropriate, unsolicited attention from people within and outside the sport.
Guidance:
1. If the child is named, avoid using their photograph.
2. If a photograph is used, avoid naming the child.
3. Ask for the child’s permission to use their image. This ensures that they are aware of the way the image is to be used to represent the sport. A Child’s Permission Form is one way of achieving this.
4. Ask for parental permission to use an image of a young person. This ensures that parents are aware of the way the image of their child is representing the sport. A Parental Permission Form is one way of achieving this.
5. Only use images of children in suitable dress to reduce the risk of inappropriate use. With regard to the actual content it is difficult to specify exactly what is appropriate given the wide diversity of sports. However there are clearly some sports activities - swimming, gymnastics and athletics for example when the risk of potential misuse is much greater than for other sports. With these sports the content of the photograph should focus on the activity not on a particular child and should avoid full face and body shots. So for example shots of children in a pool would be appropriate or if poolside, waist or shoulder up.
6. Create a recognised procedure for reporting the use of inappropriate images to reduce the risks to children. Follow your child protection procedures, ensuring both your sports child protection officer and the Social Services and/or Police are informed.
N.F.C.KESH YOUTH have;
1. Established the type of images that appropriately represent the sport for the Web and other media.
2. Thought about the level of consideration we give to the use of images of children in other publications, for example, the processes involved in choosing appropriate images for the newsletter or magazine. Apply an increased level of consideration to the images of children and young people used in the web site.
Guidelines for Use of Photographic Filming Equipment at Sporting Events
N.F.C.KESH YOUTH will
1. Provide a clear brief about what is considered appropriate in terms of content and behaviour.
2. Issue the official photographer with identification which must be worn at all times.
3. Inform children and parents that a photographer will be in attendance at an event and ensure they consent to both the taking and publication of films or photographs.
4. Not allow unsupervised access to children or one to one photo sessions at events.
5. Not approve/allow photo sessions outside the events or at a child’s home.
6. Ensure that if parents or other spectators are intending to photograph or video at an event they should also be made aware of your expectations.
7. Ask spectators to register at an event if they wish to use photographic equipment.
8. Inform children and parents that if they have concerns they could report these to the organiser.
9. Encourage anyone with concerns regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography to report these to the event organiser or official and recorded in the same manner as any other child protection concern.
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