Safeguarding
Royston Rugby Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the sport. All children are entitled to feel safe and protected from any form of abuse and neglect, and have the right to take part in sport in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment.
To ensure effective delivery of this, Royston Rugby club adheres to and promotes the RFU’s safeguarding policies and procedures through all age groups and teams. This is underpinned by two key principles;
- Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility: for services to be effective each professional and organisation should play their full part; and
- A child-centred approach: for services to be effective they should be based on a clear understanding of the needs and views of children.
We share the RFU’s core values and know that correct safeguarding promotes these core values.
The club is aware of all regulations, particularly in regards to 17 year olds playing in adult squads.
Royston Rugby Club is also committed to safer recruitment of coaches and other volunteers. As such, as we require all Coaches to undertake a DBS check - requirements for this can be found here.
Our safeguarding officer (Jen Makewell) can be contacted via email (safeguarding@roystonrugby.co.uk) or via phone (07712705375).
More information is available from the RFU on their Parents & Guardians page, and also on their Safeguarding page.
Anti Bullying
Royston Rugby Union Football Club recognises the importance of equal opportunity and fair treatment to all potential, present and past club members.
Royston RUFC aims to ensure that all people irrespective of their age, gender, ability, race, religion, ethnic origin, creed, colour, nationality, social status or sexual orientation have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate at all levels and in all roles. That is, as a participant or player, a coach, an official, a referee, a manager, an administrator or a spectator.
It is the aim of the Royston RUFC in its relationships with its members, and in the provision of its services, not to disadvantage any individual by imposing any conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. Failure to comply may result in Disciplinary Action being taken. Advice and will be given to all those working for or on behalf of the club, by Club Committee Member's and Club Coaches who have attended the "Club for All' and "Equity in your Coaching' workshops.
Royston RUFC will seek to promote equity and equality through; the monitoring of practices, procedures, rules and regulations, increase collaboration with partner organisations, and provide appropriate training for existing and new committee members, coaches, referees and volunteers.
Royston RUFC will not accept bullying of any kind. Anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the club's Disciplinary Officer, Welfare Officer or relevant Coaching Co-ordinator. Bullying will be taken seriously, responded to promptly, and procedures followed to deal with the situation. It is the responsibility of every club member to ensure that all present and potential club members enjoy the sport in a safe and friendly environment.
The definition of bullying, the various types, and the signs and symptoms can be read in the RFU's "Anti-Bullying Policy', along with guidance notes for; the club committee, coaches and volunteers in how to raise awareness.
In the event that any member feels that he or she has suffered inequality or bullying in any way they should follow the procedures below.
1) Report the matter to; club's Disciplinary Officer, Welfare Officer, relevant Coaching Co-ordinator or another member of the Committee. The report should include:
- Details of what, when, and where the occurrence took place
- Any witness statement and names
- Names of any others who have been treated in a similar way
- A preference for a solution to the incident
2) The Disciplinary Officer will then arrange a meeting(s) to discuss within 7 days of the incident.
3) A decision will be made as to the severity of the behaviour and action will be taken at one of the stages listed in the club's Disciplinary Procedure.
If the complaint is with regard to the Club's Management Committee the member has the right to report the matter to the RFU.
