CHILD PROTECTION POLICY 

1.                  NAME

The club shall be called Whittington St Peters Junior FC (the Club). 

2.         PURPOSE

The purpose of the Club shall be to arrange association football matches and social activities for its members whilst at all times observing the requirements of the Football Association (F.A.) Child Protection Policy. 

3.         STATEMENT OF INTENT

The Club believes that all children and young people have a right to be safe and to be treated with dignity and respect. The Club recognises the forms of abuse defined in the Football Association (F.A.) Child Protection Policy as Physical Abuse, Neglect, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse and Bullying and will use the flowchart processes as defined by the F.A. to deal with any such instances (flowcharts are attached as annexes). The Club officials will take all reasonable steps to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children and young people. The Club will ensure that a consistent procedure is applied in the recruitment of all personnel who will have access to children and young people (application form and reference form templates are attached as annexes). The Club will adhere to the guidance given in the Football Association (F.A.) Child Protection Policy in the recruitment of personnel and in the treatment of children and young people and specifically will commit to the following codes of conduct: 

a.         The Club will operate a policy of ‘respect for all’, wherein every child will be entitled to respect from all other members of the Club irrespective of ability.

b.         The Club will practice a policy of encouragement for all and emphasise positive rather than negative performance issues.

c.         The Club will not tolerate bullying in any form and will investigate and act upon any alleged instances of bullying.

d.         Coaches will respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.

e.         Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.

f.          Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the Rules of The Football Association.

g.         Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based upon mutual trust and respect.

h.         Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

i.          Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

j.          Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.

k.         Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the player (and, where appropriate, their parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.

l.          Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interest of the player.

m.        Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.

n.         Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.

o.         No child or young person will be subjected to first aid treatment in any way in a situation where the child or young person is on his/her own in a treatment room with the door closed.

p.         Where there is a need for first aid only a suitably qualified adult will be permitted to administer aid and another suitable consenting adult will act as chaperone and will be present.

q.         Any treatment procedures will be explained fully to the child or young person and where possible parental/guardian consent will be obtained before treatment is given.

r.          No coach or club official will place himself/herself in a position where they are on their own with a child or young person (with the exception of their own child). This to include transporting of a child or young person to and from training and matches.  

Annex A

Action to take if a child or young person informs you directly that he/she is concerned about someone’s behaviour towards them

Annex B

Action to take if you become aware, through your own observations or through a third party, of possible abuse occurring within a football setting

Annex C

Action to take if a child or young person informs you directly that he/she is abused at home or within some other setting (outside football)

Annex D

Actions to take if you become aware, through your own observations or through a third party, of possible abuse occurring at a child’s or young person’s home or in some other setting (outside football)

Annex E

APPLICATION FORM 

Position applied for:____________________________________________________ 

Reasons for applying:___________________________________________________ 

Full Name and Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss etc):

_____________________________________________________________________

Former First Names and Surnames:_____________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:__________________________________________________________

Present Address (incl Post Code):

____________________________________________________________________________ 

Former Address (if moved within last 3 years):

____________________________________________________________________________ 

Telephone Numbers (incl national code)

Daytime:__________________________ Evening:____________________________

Fax:       ___________________________ Fax:      ____________________________

E-mail:  ___________________________ E-mail  ____________________________

Mobile: ___________________________ Mobile: ____________________________ 

Current Occupation:____________________________________________________

Job Title:_____________________________________________________________
Name of Organisation:__________________________________________________

Organisation Address:__________________________________________________

Telephone Number:_____________________________________________________ 

Details of Previous Voluntary Work/Relevant Experience (give names of organisations, periods of time and reasons for leaving):

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ 

National Insurance Number:______________________________________________ 

Details of Any Relevant Qualifications:_________________________________________________________

Please provide the names and addresses of two people who we may approach for references. They should know you well (but not be related to you) and be able to comment on your suitability for the post and your suitability for working with children: 

1.Name:___________________________ 2.Name:____________________________ 

Address:__________________________   Address:___________________________

_________________________________   __________________________________

_________________________________   __________________________________

Tel No:___________________________   Tel No:____________________________ 

SIGNED:____________________________________________________________ 

PRINT NAME:_______________________________________________________ 

Annex F

VOLUNTEER REFERENCE FORM 

_________________________________________ has expressed an interest in being a volunteer and has given your name as a referee. This post involves substantial access to children. As an organisation committed to the welfare and protection of children, we are obviously anxious to know whether you would have any reason at all to be concerned about the applicant being in contact with children or young people.