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Safeguarding
Effingham and Leatherhead Rugby Football Club Safeguarding Officers
Junior Section Safeguarding Officer
Keith Gamble: 07974 250311
Mini Section Safeguarding Officer
Paul Cody: 07501 728181
Safeguarding
In the past four years that I have been involved in Safeguarding at Effingham and Leatherhead Rugby Club we have changed and moved on so much. I no longer operate as a one-man band but have the support and enthusiasm of a number of important individuals. This year Paul Cody is stepping into the role of Mini Safeguarding Officer and Keith Gamble will be the Junior Safeguarding Officer. In addition to this we have Safeguarding Assistants in each age group who are training up to be able to make your CRB checking process as painless as possible. The pictures and names of these individuals will be on the web site shortly after the commencement of the season.
The club has 3 clear safeguarding goals this coming season:
- To pilot electronic CRB checks for the RFU - this will launch (dependent on the RFU) on the second Sunday of the season 12 Sep 10. The RFU have given us a special dispensation not to do any CRB applications before then. On this date we will ask a number of age group safeguarding assistants to come with members who need their CRB checks done so I can talk them through the online process. This is a very exciting step for the Club and we are one of the first waves of sports clubs to adopt this innovative approach to what is a very administratively taxing job.
- Implement paramedic first aiders to support the Senior A XV. I will be working with John Coles to refurbish the first aid/physio room. It is hoped that it will provide a cleaner and safer environment in which to see our injured players. Work will not start until the season has begun but it is hoped that all will be complete in good time before Christmas. We are piloting the use of a bank of paramedical staff to provide first aid support to our Senior A XV. If this pilot is a success and when money permits it is hoped that we can extend this service to Sundays to provide back up and education to our age group first aiders.
- To appropriately challenge any behaviour by spectators or players that contravenes the codes of conduct set down by the RFU. Last season saw some fantastic rugby but a small proportion of this was tainted by some inappropriate player and spectator behaviour. We all have a responsibility to ensure that unwanted behaviour is appropriately challenge by parents, coaches or officers of the club. It is both disrespectful and harmful to our children to be exposed to this kind of conduct. This season I urge you all to be vigilant about encouraging good sportsmanship and fair play. If you witness an incident you can: approach the individual in an appropriate manner, speak to the coaches or contact one of the safeguarding officers. Our contact details can be found in this booklet. If you have any concerns please contact us.
This is going to be a great season for the club with some high quality rugby promised from the Seniors, Juniors and Minis alike. Let's hope that we can provide a safe and enjoyable experience for both players and spectators.
