Your Child Safeguarding Officer is Sarah Langridge

Main Purpose of the Role:

To act as a point of contact in all issues relating to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and to ensure all appropriate documentation and forms are completed in accordance with the RFU/RFUW policy and procedures for the safeguarding of young people in Rugby Union.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

1. Ensure the club has a Child Protection Policy and self-monitoring strategy.
2. Ensure codes of conduct are well publicised and adhered to.
3. Ensure all reported incidents are managed at the appropriate level in line with RFU/RFUW procedures.
4. Ensure all relevant club members are aware of training opportunities.
5. Ensure all parents, children and young people are aware of the club policy on child safeguarding and the correct procedures and channels for voicing concerns.
6. Ensure that all adults who have regular contact with young people undertake Disclosure and Barring Service check.
7. Be aware of local Social Services and Local Safeguarding Children's Board.
8. Sit on relevant club committees.

What to do if you have a concern about child safety.

Everyone at Selby is deeply committed to the safeguarding of the young people in our squads.

All the coaching staff are volunteers and are all DBS checked in accordance with the RFU guidelines and many have attended safeguarding courses.

Spectators and parents/carers and children themselves may at times have a concern about something that they have seen or experienced that causes them to question whether or not it is right.

It is important at this stage that there is someone for them to talk to so issues can be rectified quickly rather than allowed to fester and grow, creating tension and anxiety.

Your child safeguarding team are trained for just this purpose whilst at the same time recognising that it is most important not to create an atmosphere of over-reaction or suspicion.

Safeguarding Policy Document is available at the end of this document.

All details regarding the R.F.U. policy on the safeguarding of young people is available from the RFU website:
RFU Safeguarding

If a member of your team receives an injury or an incident occurs which you feel should be highlighted you can do that here:

Report an Injury

If you have an immediate concern relating to the safety or welfare of a young person please contact Sarah Langridge email safeguarding@selbyrufc.com