Child Protection - Child Protection Policy
The Managing Committee of Sherborne RFC recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all young people in rugby union and with this in mind the committee endorses the following document produced by the RFU.
Young people are the future of Rugby Union. Every young player who participates in Rugby Union must be able to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment. The RFU places the highest priority on their SAFETY and ENJOYMENT and recognises that it has a "Duty of Care" towards young people within the sport and that any Club or Constituent Body providing rugby opportunities must do so with the highest possible care.
ALL adults who come in to contact with young people in the rugby union MUST be familiar with the following publications:
Codes of Good Practice for coaches and officials as defined in the RFU Policies and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union.
RFU Fair Play Codes (Guidelines for people involved in Mini/Youth rugby).
RFU Child Protection Guidance leaflet.
It is also STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that ALL adults who come into contact with young people:
Complete the RFU Best Practice and Child ProtectionDistance Learning Course. This is available via the RFU website www.rfu.com (Community Rugby pages) or by ringing Twickenham (0208 831 7454).
Complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure Form when requested by a Club official.
Child Protection Officer
Young people are the future of Rugby Union. Every young player who participates in Rugby Union must be able to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment. The RFU places the highest priority on their SAFETY and ENJOYMENT and recognises that it has a "Duty of Care" towards young people within the sport and that any Club or Constituent Body providing rugby opportunities must do so with the highest possible care.
ALL adults who come in to contact with young people in the rugby union MUST be familiar with the following publications:
Codes of Good Practice for coaches and officials as defined in the RFU Policies and Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union.
RFU Fair Play Codes (Guidelines for people involved in Mini/Youth rugby).
RFU Child Protection Guidance leaflet.
It is also STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that ALL adults who come into contact with young people:
Complete the RFU Best Practice and Child ProtectionDistance Learning Course. This is available via the RFU website www.rfu.com (Community Rugby pages) or by ringing Twickenham (0208 831 7454).
Complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure Form when requested by a Club official.
Child Protection Officer
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