Guidelines and Forms

Useful Safeguarding Forms

All documents below can be found in the Safeguarding policies and procedures files. The following members have copies of this file: Club Chairman, Club Secretary, Junior Chairman, Mini Chairman and Safeguarding Officers.

Anti Bullying Booklet. Child abuse is broken down into 5 areas Physical, Verbal, Emotional Neglect and now Bullying. If you are dealing with individuals under 18 you should read the attached document to update your knowledge on what is now considered to be the 5th form of abuse.

Parent Guide Booklet. The parent guide booklet gives good insight into the expected behaviour of parents involved in Rugby.

Parent Guide Poster. The Parent guide poster can be downloaded and put up on notice boards to increase awareness of the principles underlining mini and junior community rugby today.

Photographic Permission. This form will need to be signed by the Parent / Guardian and young player to permit the taking and publication of photographs and videos.

Photographic Policy. Anyone who wishes to take regular photographs of the children playing rugby should read the club photographic policy.

Event Photographic Registration Form.  If you are going to be taking photographs and/or videos of children (other than your own) then you need to seek permission of the management board and have enhanced CRB clearance. Please fill out the form and wait for clearance before taking any images. This form can also be found on the Safeguarding notice board at club.

Safeguarding Quick Reference Policy Guide. Anyone who is a regular helper at the rugby club should familiarise themselves with the Safeguarding Quick Reference Policies. This is comprised of one A4 sheet summarising some of the key points to remember important policies

Other sources: Safeguarding notice board at club, Coaches and First Aiders kit bag.

Incident Report Form. If you are concerned about a child's safety, please consult the list of Safeguarding Contact Numbers to determine the most appropriate person to contact. These numbers are also available on the club Safeguarding board outside the bar. You may also contact any of the club Safeguarding Officers shown on the Safeguarding Home Page.

Reportable Injuries Form. Anyone who is taken to accident and emergency and is then admitted to a ward or unit must have a reportable injuries form filled out.

Other sources: Safeguarding notice board at club and First Aiders kit bag.

RFU Tour Guidelines

The RFU Tour Guidelines can be found here.

Useful Safeguarding Resources

Here are some useful resources for children and parents alike to provide information and support

Children and young adults

Advice on how to chat online safely http://www.chatdanger.com/

Giving young people a voice http://www.btbetterworld.com/

Safe online fun for young children http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/

Are you or is your child being bullied? Free help and advice for parents and children http://www.bullying.co.uk/

Confidential help and support for children http://www.childline.org.uk/

Advice for young people on how to stay safe when out and about http://www.guildford.gov.uk/GuildfordWeb/YoungPeople/HealthSafety/

Parents

Helpful information for parents on issues ranging from; childcare to knife crime, from family leisure to divorce http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/index.htm

Where to source gum shields.  Rugby shop in the bar area of Effingham Rugby club opening times 10.00 - 12.30 Sunday morning www.oproshield.com and www.opro.com