All coaches and volunteers who work with young people in rugby are in a position of trust which has been invested in them by parents, the sport, and the young person. This relationship can be described as one in which the adult is in a position of power and influence by virtue of their position,
All young people within rugby, regardless of age, ability, sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, social status or sexual orientation, have the right to be protected from harm.
The rights, dignity and worth of all young people should always be respected.
All coaches and volunteers must familiarise themselves with the WRU Safeguarding Policy and Procedures what is good practice and poor practice.
Guidance for Coaches and Volunteers Leaflet
ScUK Coaches Code of Conduct
WRU Coaches Code of Conduct
Coaches Guide to Safeguarding
www.thinkyouknow.co.uk/teachers | Here you'll find Thinkuknow resources for teachers and all other professionals working with young people. There are films, presentations, games, lesson plans and posters covering a range of issues from grooming by child sex offenders to cyberbullying |
www.sportscoachuk.org | Develop coach learning and support that complements sports-specific programmes. Provides research and good practice that benefits coaching |
www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/cpsu/cpsu_wda57648.html | Child Protection in Sport Unit |
www.direct.gov.uk | Information and access to services for CRB applicants and the general public |