Policies

Child Protection Policy

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Wharfedale RUFC believes that taking part in our sport should be a positive and enjoyable part of any child's life.

We will make sure that all children are protected and kept safe from physical, sexual and emotional harm while they are with the Club's coaches, helpers and other volunteers.

In order to ensure this is the case the following aims are to be striven for at all times. As part of the vetting procedure for any helper or coach each individual must state that he/she will do everything in their power to uphold these aims:

  1. Any adult who wishes to Coach or assist in the administration of Junior or Mini rugby will have been interviewed, undertaken a CRB RFU approved check and asked to sign the approved RFU form 'Adults wishing to supervise Mini/Junior Rugby'
  2. All coaches will attend the relevant initial beginner RFU coaching course before they begin working with children.
  3. Wharfedale RUFC will actively encourage the integration of as many women coaches as possible.
  4. All coaches will be qualified to Preliminary Award level before they are allowed to be the Head Coach of any age group.
  5. The Club will encourage and help coaches to stay up to date with coaching and child protection issues. Each lead coach will attend a Child Protection workshop.
  6. All coaches will be given a copy of the club's Code of Conduct for coaches and be expected to adhere to it at all times.
  7. The Club will keep written records of parental consent and accidents in line with the Club's Health and Safety Policy displayed in the Clubhouse.
  8. We will display in the clubhouse the procedure for dealing with accusations or suspicions of child abuse.
  9. As a Club we will always promote 'fair play' within the spirit of the laws and the letter of the continuum.
  10. Rachel Davies has the role of Child Protection Officer and will deal with any concerns about physical, sexual or emotional abuse within the club. She can be contacted on 01756 798435 or by e-mail on racheldavis888@btinternet.com. Alternatively call Phil Birch on 01535 652764 or by e-mail kuk3@uk2.net

This policy is and adoption of the universally accepted Glossop RUFC child protection policy.

Phil Birch 01.03.07 Child Protection Policy (Tel: 01535 652764)

Equity Policy

This club is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its development. In doing so it acknowledges and adopts the following Sport England definition of sports equity:

SPORTS EQUITY IS ABOUT FAIRNESS IN SPORT, EQUALITY OF ACCESS, RECOGNISING INEQUALITIES AND TAKING STEPS TO ADDRESS THEM. IT IS ABOUT CHANGING THE CULTURE AND STRUCTURE OF SPORT TO ENSURE IT BECOMES EQUALLY ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE IN SOCIETY.

WHARFEDALE RUFC RESPECTS THE RIGHTS, DIGNITY AND WORTH OF EVERY PERSON AND WILL TREAT EVERYONE EQUALLY WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THEIR SPORT, REGARDLESS OF AGE, ABILITY, GENDER, RACE, ETHNICITY, RELIGIOUS BELIEF, SEXUALITY OR SOCIAL/ECONOMIC STATUS.

WHARFEDALE RUFC IS COMMITTED TO EVERYONE HAVING THE RIGHT TO ENJOY THEIR SPORT IN AN ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM THREAT OF INTIMIDATION, HARRASSMENT AND ABUSE.

ALL CLUB MEMEBERS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO OPPOSE DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOUR AND PROMOTE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY.

WHARFEDALE RUFC WILL DEAL WITH ANY INCIDENCE OF DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOUR SERIOUSLY, ACCORDING TO CLUB DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.

T. BELL 1.7.05