HOPPERS' CHILD PROTECTION POLICY - 
Preston
Grasshoppers is committed to ensuring that all young people, male and female,
club members, opposition players and all young visitors who attend Lightfoot
Green to watch, learn or participate in rugby union enjoy their experience in a
safe, well-managed environment.
Preston Grasshoppers acknowledges and adopts the
recommendations of the governing body, the RFU, and at all times seeks to
implement best practice in line with achieving the `Seal of Approval'
accreditation and Sport England `Clubmark' awards recognising Hoppers as a safe,
efficient and child-friendly sports club.
In whatever form it may take, child abuse is never
acceptable.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN
All the Club's
volunteers and employees working with, or in contact with young people should:
·
be are aware of the problem of child abuse in all its forms;
·
safeguard players from abuse or danger through good practice;
·
report all concerns about possible mal-practice, or other actions
leading to abuse;
·
respond appropriately when mal-practice or abuse is observed or
suspected.
As part of the RFU's
commitment to Child Protection and the `UR Safe in RU' campaign, all
Hoppers' coaches, administrators and observers have signed the RFU recommended
self-declaration form acknowledging their respect of and commitment to young
people.
An appropriately qualified 'Child Welfare Officer' is
appointed to deal with all matters of child protection or allied issues.
All volunteers and club employees working with children,
will complete the Criminal Record Bureau `Disclosure' application for clearance
to work with children.
CODES OF
CONDUCT
All
adults working with, coaching, supervising or watching young players either at
Lightfoot Green or at other venues are expected to observe Hoppers' Codes of
Conduct and the Equity in Sport statement published in the Youth Rugby Handbook
and displayed in the Club.
All such
adults are encouraged to attend an accredited Child Protection course.
APPROPRIATE
QUALIFICATIONS
All coaches,
assistant coaches and helpers are encouraged to take and complete the
appropriate RFU Mini/Midi, Youth or Adult coaching qualifications as currently
available.
'Coaches'
should hold Level One or their equivalent; all age group `Lead Coaches' should
hold at least the Level Two qualification.
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