Inkberrow Football Club

Child Protection Policy

Inkberrow Football Club believes that every child engaged in any activity associated with the Club should be able to do so in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse.

Abuse is defined as:-

• Physical
• Sexual
• Emotional
• Neglect
• Bullying

It is the responsibility of all Club Officials to ensure the care and safety of all young people involved in Club activities.

The Club will appoint a ‘Child Protection Officer’ whose responsibility will be as follows:-

• Attend as a minimum, the FA 3 Hour Child Protection and Awareness Workshop
• Provide all necessary information and guidance to Club Officials to enable them to carry out their responsibilities for the care and safety of young people
• Receive any reports from Club Members or Officials of incidents of alleged abuse
• Respond in accordance with the FA’s Child Protection Policy and procedures in recording and reporting such incidents

The Club will require all Club Officials to complete a Personal Disclosure form that will be submitted to the FA for their consideration.

The Club will require all volunteers to complete a Volunteer Application Form should they wish to engage in organisational activities involved with young people.

The Club will ensure that all incidents of alleged abuse are investigated and reported on the appropriate Incident & Referral Form.

The Club will promote the FA/NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000 in the interests of protecting all young people from any form of abuse.

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