Child Protection Policy
CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER: Stuart Langworthy (Tel: 01452 611291)
Child abuse is a term used to describe the following: Any act, statement, conduct or other matter which harms a child or children, or poses or may pose a risk to harm a child or children, shall constitute behaviour which is improper and brings the game into disrepute.
Abusive situations arise when adults or peers misuse their power over children or young people.
This club operates following the FA code of practice and as such recognises the responsibility of all adults (coaches and parents) to ensure the safety of the players.
A copy of the full FA policy is held on file at the club.
Coaches and parents must ensure that:
- players do not over train beyond their physical or mental capability
- players are not exposed to unsafe equipment or extremes of weather
- no inappropriate physical support, treatment or touching takes place
- players are not exposed to bullying: either physical, verbal or emotional
- criticism that is distressing to the victim
Bullying includes setting targets that a player clearly cannot achieve.