ࡱ> bdag CbjbjVV 8^r<r<j:bb  82\.(CEEEEEE$Zii4~CCV@۟  /0 N^ iib :  West Bridgford Rugby Club Young Player Protection Policy Principles The club works in partnership with young people and their parents/carers to ensure that taking part in Rugby Union is a positive, enjoyable and safe experience for young players. The aim of this policy is to prevent avoidable harm to young players and to safeguard their health, safety and welfare while in the clubs charge by identifying and minimising the risks of injury, accidents and child abuse (including bullying and harassment). The young persons safety and welfare are paramount and are placed above the development of individual or team performance. All young players whatever their age, gender, culture, disability, racial origin, religious beliefs and or sexual identity have the right to be protected from neglect, from discrimination based on any of these attributes, and from physical, emotional and sexual harm and abuse. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with young players, based on mutual trust and respect, and must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance. All club members, volunteers and parents must promote fair play, and adherence to the rules and spirit of the game. All club members have a duty to make known to the Child Welfare Officer (or other club official) any suspicions or allegations of neglect, harm or abuse (or actions which are contrary to the principles set out here). Any suspicion or allegation of discrimination, neglect, harm, or abuse will be taken seriously and the club will respond swiftly and appropriately. This policy is established and reviewed by the Junior Section Committee which has a collective responsibility to maximise openness of communication, alertness to dangers, and consideration of suitability of all those involved in the activities of the Junior Section. This policy applies to all coaches, volunteers and club members who are in regular or significant contact with young players. This policy applies while young players are in the charge of the club (on club premises, at away fixtures, or on tours). Players are young players until their eighteenth birthday. However interpretation of this policy will have regard to the fact that young people after their sixteenth birthdays have greater rights and responsibilities. Club Responsibilities Ensure that all coaches and volunteers have read and understood the Young Player Protection Policy. (this policy) Identify a person whose role is to promote player safety and to deal with any concerns about child abuse or neglect within the club, or in club players, or by club members (including coaches and volunteers). [Hereafter referred to as the Child Welfare Officer and corresponding to the RFUs person in charge] The Child Welfare Officer (s) must be appointed at least annually (at the AGM). Ensure that each coach, committee member and other significant volunteer (as identified by the Child Welfare Officer and agreed by the Junior Section Committee) apply for an enhanced CRB check through the RFU. Ensure that the name and contact number of the Child Welfare Officer, Social Services and NSPCC Child Protection Helpline are immediately available in the Clubhouse. Ensure all players, coaches, parents/carers/guardians and volunteers have access to a written procedure for dealing with accusations or suspicions of discrimination, neglect or abuse. [see paras 78 102] Ensure that there are Codes of Conduct for coaches, volunteers and players and advice for parents which promote adherence to the above principles and to best practice in protecting young players and children. Ensure that all coaches have a copy of the Clubs Code of Conduct for Coaches. Ensure that all rugby activities (games, coaching and training) are under the supervision of a named coach who is responsible for adherence to this policy during the activity. Encourage all coaches to stay up-to-date with rugby coaching and child protection issues. Ensure that the club policy on recruitment of coaches is reviewed at least biannually and followed. Provide a written Health and Safety Policy covering first aid and emergency procedures, telephone access and fire procedures. Ensure that the Club adheres to provisions of the Data Protection Act in the details it collects of young players. Ensure that there is a Complaints Procedure in operation, and that parents and their children have the information needed to access the procedures easily and readily. Ensure that young players who are under 16 years of age are members of the club with the written agreement of their parent (or other person with parental responsibility). Ensure that an Accident Book is held in the Clubhouse and that accidents are recorded therein (injuries which require the player to permanently leave the field and or seek hospital / medical attention should be recorded). All coaches must complete an application form (The Clubs Statement of Suitability). Failure to disclose relevant information will result in exclusion from the Club. All applicants will receive a Copy of the Clubs Young Player Protection Policy. The club requires that all coaches have an up-to-date Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate. Code of Conduct for Coaches (page 1 of 3) All Coaches must : Go on the RFU approved Rugby Union Course (or equivalent as agreed by the Child Welfare Officer and the Junior Section Committee) before they begin working with young players (this is a prerequisite for coaching status). Stay up-to-date with rugby, coaching and child protection issues. Ensure that written records of injuries and accidents are kept (see section 27). Recognise the conflicting demands on the time and energies of young players. Provide positive feedback in an encouraging and constructive way during coaching sessions and games. Treat games against opposition as opportunities to learn, not tests. Share game time and coaching equally : rugby is a squad game. Be alert to significant changes in a players demeanour or behaviour which might be features of child abuse or neglect. Find out about child development and the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of the age group they work with. Teach the meaning of fair play and self-control. Emphasise that winning is not everything - we are there to play safely and to enjoy playing - nothing more. Understand the Laws of the Game and The Continuum. Always respect the referee and teach young players to do likewise. Insist on mixing and matching ill-matched teams : rugby works best and is enjoyed most when sides are evenly matched. Start and finish sessions on time. Plan coaching sessions and the seasons programme. Ensure that contact skills are taught in a safe and secure manner. Ensure that a safe area is identified for playing / training and keep it safe. Ensure that equipment is in a good state of repair. Refer injured players to their Doctor or Sports Injury Clinic. Code of Conduct for Coaches (page 2 of 3) All Coaches must : Display high standards of personal behaviour and appearance. Rugby is a physical game. However physical contact between a coach and a young player is acceptable only for reasons of safety (including administering first-aid) or in exceptional circumstances where a specific skill is being coached. In the latter case (1) the coach must not be working alone (another adult must be present and of the opposite gender if coach and player are of opposite gender) and (2) the coach must tell the player what he/she is going to do. Coaches will not: Overplay young players Ridicule or belittle or demand unrealistic performances from young players. Leave young players without adequate supervision. Join in with contact drills and games. Allow players to continue with or after significant injury. Change, shower, or bath with young players. Share a changing room or bedroom with a young player (or group of young players). Engage in inappropriate physical contact, including horseplay (see Section 57). Make any sexually suggestive comments about or to a player, even in fun. Permit inappropriate touching or unacceptable or explicit language. Be alone with individual young players (another club member must be present). Do things of a personal nature that the player can do for himself. [It may be necessary for a coach or volunteer to do some things of a personal nature particularly if the player is very young or disabled. Such tasks should be done with the full understanding and consent of the parent / carer. There is also the need in these circumstances to be responsive to players reactions if a player is fully dependant upon you, talk to him/her about what you are doing and give him / her choices where possible] Encourage young players to use alcohol or other drugs. Drink alcohol before they coach or while they are coaching. Code of Conduct for Coaches (page 3 of 3) All Coaches must not : Smoke while they are coaching. Spend time alone with young players away from others. Take young players alone on car journeys, however short. Take young players alone or in groups to their own home. Dissuade parents / carers from accompanying their children. Dismiss or ignore a young persons comments or statements about harm or abuse inside or outside the clubs activities. Neglect / Harm / Abuse : What to do At all stages the welfare of the young person is paramount. It is not your responsibility to decide if child neglect/abuse/harm has occurred. It is your responsibility to take action if you believe or suspect this has happened or is likely to happen. If you have concerns about the behaviour of a coach or other volunteer, or if you have concerns about child neglect / harm / abuse in or outside the Rugby Club Environment, report your concern to the Child Welfare Officer (but the individual with the concern may choose to report directly to the social services, if necessary immediately to the duty officer, or to the police). It MAY be appropriate to talk to parents or guardians to clarify an injury or change in behaviour (unless the allegation is one of sexual abuse or if the child might be placed at greater risk). Any individual who makes such an approach is strongly advised to inform the Child Welfare Officer. If the child needs urgent medical attention as a result of suspected abuse this should be sought immediately, then social services and/or police informed. Social service advice should be taken re informing the parents in this circumstance. The paramount concern of the Child Welfare Officer is to ensure the safety of young players (and other children who may attend the club and/or its premises). If the Child Welfare Officer considers the reported behaviour or incident to be poor practice and does not intend reporting to social services, the Child Welfare Officer must inform the individual who raised the concern within 72 hours, and must discuss the report / complaint with at least one other Junior Section Office Bearer. The Junior Section Committee should deal with poor practice. Coaches must adhere to the Clubs Code of Conduct for Coaches. Failure to do so will lead to suspension of coaching privileges (and potentially to loss of club membership). If the Child Welfare Officer considers the reported behaviour or incident to require Social Services Department assessment, the Child Welfare Officer should inform Social Services as soon as possible (there is no requirement for prior discussion with parent/guardian or other club official). When the Child Welfare Officer has informed Social Services, the Child Welfare Officer should then inform the Chair of the Junior Section and the Development Director of the RFU. If the concern relates to the Child Welfare Officer the individual should refer the concern to the Chair of the Junior Section or directly to Social Services. The Child Welfare Officer can recommend to the Chair of the Junior Section immediate suspension of coaching privileges or access to the Clubs premises of an individual about whom concern has been raised. Such suspension in no way prejudices the outcome of further investigations (but the welfare of the young player is paramount). Coaching privileges and access to club premises can be withdrawn at any time by the Junior Section Chairman (or in his absence by the Vice Chair or by the Child Welfare Officer). Withdrawal of such privileges must be reported to the next Junior Section Committee meeting, which will consider further action and re-examine the coachs fitness to practice. A coach or other volunteer whose privileges are suspended may appeal to the next meeting of the Junior Section Committee, and has the right to be heard in person. At all times the Committee must be guided by the principles set out in the Young Player Protection Policy. If an allegation of abuse is brought to your attention Subsequent enquiries and legal action may be compromised if these guidelines are not followed: if in doubt consult the Child Welfare Officer or social services duty officer or Childline Stay calm (do not panic). Reassure the child, especially that they are not to blame and that you know how difficult it must have been to tell someone. Listen and confirm that you are taking the report seriously. Do not make promises you cannot keep explain that you have to tell other people to stop what is happening, but will tell only those people who have to know. Do not ignore what is being disclosed. Allow only one adult to have a conversation with the child (although another may act as a witness to what is said). Do not question the child and do not make the child repeat the account unnecessarily. Avoid questions - especially those which can be answered yes or no. Do not ask leading questions. Write down as soon as possible what the child has said (so you can pass on this information). Describe also the childs behaviour, demeanour, and emotional state and any action you took. Ensure that you sign and date the record and provide a copy for the Child Welfare Officer (and if necessary for Social Services). Any witness should also sign the written record as soon as possible. Consult with the Child Welfare Officer (or contact Social Services) as soon as possible. Do not delay reporting the allegation. Do not challenge the parent/guardian or any other person believed to be responsible for abuse (including failure to protect the young person) about the report / concern. Observe confidentiality do not discuss the report with other young players, coaches or volunteers. 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