CODE FOR CHILD PROTECTION

 

The protection and well being of children and all players under the supervision of members of this Club is an issue of the utmost importance.

For this reason, prospective individual members of WILBURN WANDERERS YFC are required to undertake the following process to satisfy membership criteria.

 

Convictions

All individual members must complete and certify a statement testifying to any criminal offence related to child abuse, sexual offences, violence or drugs. Any subsequent offence relating to child abuse, sexual offences, violence or drugs must be reported to the Officers of this Club. Failure to disclose convictions, or provision of false information, may result in expulsion from this Club.

 

Social Services

Prospective individual members are required to certify that they are:

Not known to any Social Services department as being an actual or potential risk to children.

Have not been disqualified or prohibited from fostering children or had their rights or powers in

respect of any child vested in or assumed by a Local Authority.

Have not had a child ordered to be removed from their care.

 

Dismissal

Prospective individual members are required to certify as to sanctions imposed against them in any matter relating to child abuse, sexual offences, violence or use of drugs.

 

Appointment

The Managers & Assistant Managers, will be appointed by the invitation of the Main Committee, having first been interviewed for suitability:

 

Child Protection

The issue of child abuse within Society, Sport and Football is a concern for all.

This Club places at the forefront the interests of the child and to serve his/her best interests and has an approved Child Protection Policy.

This general policy for football will ensure that the necessary steps are taken to protect those children who participate in football at all levels and that football takes place in an environment that is safe and enjoyable.

The Key Principles that underpin this policy are:

 

The child's welfare is paramount

All children have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious belief or sexual identity

All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

The Committee will have the authority through its rules to prohibit the involvement of adults in football on the basis of conviction, caution, or concern expressed by the police or social services.

The Child Protection Policy ensures that:

The Club adopts new rules in order to empower the committee to take all necessary steps to protect children.

The Football Leagues will include a Child Protection Policy Statement in their rules

All organisations that apply for Charter Standard status must include Child Protection statements in their rules.

The main body of this work is derived from material produced by the National Coaching Foundation and NSPCC who, it is hoped, will play a full part in delivering this essential training.

The Club will develop a screening process for those adults working with young people in football.

All coaches will be subject to a screening procedure that will be designed to access the highest level of information available to voluntary organisations under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

It is clear that Child Protection is an important element in the work of all Governing Bodies of sport. By developing this policy, the Football Association is firmly stating its commitment to ensuring that football has a safe and secure environment in which young people can participate.

 

For further details of the Football Association Child Protection Policy, please contact Mr Tony Pickerin, F.A Education and Welfare Adviser, The Football Association, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, nr Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9AT, tel. 01952 602310.

See also the Essex County Football Association's Code for Youth Care

 

 

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