The following steps will be taken when dealing with incidents of bullying. If bullying is suspected or reported, the incident will be dealt with immediately by the Clubs Welfare Officer and age group manager.

A clear account of the incident will be recorded and if not resolved by the Club Welfare office advice will be sort from the CB Welfare officer and RFU/RFUW Welfare Team. Punitive measures will be used as appropriate and in consultation with all parties concerned.

Players who have been bullied will be supported by:

•Offering an immediate opportunity to discuss the experience with the Welfare Officer/Team Manager.

•Reassuring the player.
•Offering continuous support.
•Restoring self-esteem

Players who have bullied will be helped by:

•Discussing what happened

•Discovering why the player became involved,

•Establishing the wrongdoing and need to change.

•Informing the parents/carers to help change the attitude of the player.

The following disciplinary steps can be taken:

•Official warnings to cease offending,

•Exclusion from certain club activities,

•Permanent exclusion from the club.

Monitoring, evaluation and review:

Boston Rugby Football Club will review this Policy annually and assess its implementations and effectiveness.

The Policy will be promoted and implemented throughout the club.