1. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Middlesbrough Rugby Union Football Club believes that rugby union is a sport which is enjoyable and which should have a positive impact on players, both at mini junior and senior levels. It is a sport that should be enjoyed by all young people who wish to take part and it is our intention to provide a climate and environment where young players are protected and kept safe from harm. We will treat all suspicions and allegations of harm or inappropriate behaviour seriously and will respond swiftly and appropriately.
The Club has adopted the guidelines laid down by the RFU and listed below are the key principles that we shall follow when dealing with the welfare of all young players:
We recognise the roles and responsibilities of statutory agencies in relation to safeguarding young people and promoting their welfare, and are fully committed to complying with the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Boards;
We have appointed a Child Safeguarding Officer to ensure that the all procedures are followed; We require all coaches and those involved with mini junior rugby to be checked and cleared by the CRB
[b]Middlesbrough RUFC Safeguarding Officer:
2. SAFEGUARDING RESCOURCES
Safeguarding resources.
Rescource of info for everyone. Coaches -You NEED to be aware of all this stuff.
To discuss a specific concern or issue please contact in the first instance your Middlesbrough RUFC Club Safeguarding Officer
If your concern or issue should concern the Middlesbrough RUFC Club Safeguarding Officer then please contact the Constituent Body (Yorkshire RFU) Safeguarding Manager, John Shepperd oldshep@talktalk.net 07801 537130
3. TOURS
The following forms and resources are available to download for anyone considering hosting or going on tour.
It is important to print off and fill in the relevant forms and return them to the YRFU as soon as possible in order to give your tour official sign off.
Please note each form has details of where it should be returned to.
Further information can be found on the RFU WEBSITE TOURS PAGES
Any groups which wishes to tour needs to seek approval from Yorkshire RFU Age Grade Secretary, Dawn Rathmell. Please send all info by e-mail to her at Dawnrathmell e-mail
Please send Dawn the appropriate permission forms. Please also copy in the MRUFC Safeguarding Officer.