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Put in
place:
A
safeguarding children policy and anti-bullying policy
Responsible recruitment processes including the taking up of references (getting
the right people into the game)
The
Respect Codes.
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Understand:
What
Respect aims to do
The
benefits of implementing the Respect codes
The quick
wins to be gained by using The FA's safeguarding children
Best
practice guidance (e.g. Travel, Trips and Tournaments*, Photography guidelines*,
Anti-bullying policy* and club safeguarding children policy template*)
Why
certain roles require an Enhanced CRB check and how The FA CRB process works
How to
refer a concern about the welfare of a child.
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Communicate with:
Club
officials about Respect and its aims
Parents/spectators and get them to sign up to the Respect codes
Parents
and new players by getting involved with running 'start of season' welcome
sessions for members
Coaches
and managers about the importance of being consistent role models for their
players
Your YLWO
- introduce yourself, find out how they can support you and let them know what
you are doing to safeguard children in your club
Your CFA
Welfare Officer if you need help or advice
The FA by
taking part in surveys, questionnaires, focus groups as and when asked.
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Encourage:
Parents
to complete the Respect education programme
Coaches,
team managers, first aiders/medics to complete The FA's Safeguarding Children
Workshop
Coaches
and team managers to listen to their players thoughts, ideas and views
The
committee to make use of the designated spectator area at all games.
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Monitor:
Repeated
incidents of poor behaviour and liaise with your committee (and where necessary
YLWO or CFA Welfare Officer)
Compliance with Enhanced CRB checks through The FA CRB Unit for those who
require one.
