Definitions

Safeguarding is about embedding practices throughout the organisation to ensure the protection of children wherever possible. In contrast, child protection is about responding to circumstances that arise.

Abuse is a selfish act of oppression and injustice, exploitation and manipulation of power by those in a position of authority. This can be caused by those inflicting harm or those who fail to act to prevent harm. Abuse is not restricted to any socio-economic group, gender or culture.
It can take a number of forms, including the following:
· Physical abuse
· Sexual abuse
· Emotional abuse
· Bullying
· Neglect
· Financial (or material) abuse

Definition of a child:
A child is under the age of 18 (as defined in the United Nations convention on the Rights of a Child).

RFU Regulations allow for a child that has attained the age of seventeen to take part in adult Rugby Football and training provided that their ability to do so has been assessed and that parental or guardian consent has been obtained. Bedworth RFC will comply with RFU Policy and Procedure in this regard, available from: www.rfu.com/thegame/regulations

Responsibilities

All Bedworth RFC staff (paid or unpaid) and members have responsibility to follow the guidance laid out in this policy and related policies, and to pass on any welfare concerns using the required procedures.
We expect all staff (paid or unpaid) and members to promote good practice by being an excellent role model, contribute to discussions about safeguarding and to positively involve people in developing safe practices.

The Club Safeguarding Officer (CSO) for Bedworth RFC is:

Michael Jaques

Tel: 07811382811