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The HFH Club adopts the RFL
"Guide for Parents & Carers"
What to expect from the HFH Club and what is
expected from your child & you as their parent or carer…
What can your child expect from playing Amateur Rugby League at the HFH Club?
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A safe, friendly and enjoyable environment for all children and young people whether training or playing for the HFH Club at whatever level.
- Have fun and sense of achievement from taking up a new sport.
- Encourage a healthy lifestyle
- Develop your child’s skills and qualities such as leadership,confidence & self esteem.
How do I know my child will be treated fairly?
The RFL and the HFH Club have a range of policies and procedures in place that will ensure your child is treated with the respect they deserve. On the rare occasion that any problems are identified you can be assured that the RFL and the HFH Club will take any allegations of abuse or poor practice seriously and will respond appropriately.
All children and young people will be treated with dignity, respect,
sensitivity and fairness whatever their race, gender, age, religion,
disability, sexual orientation, social or cultural background.
The RFL and the HFH Club will not tolerate racist, sexist or homophobic abuse or harassment of any type in the game from players or staff involved in the game.
The HFH Club have adopted an Anti Bullying Policy - a copy of which is displayed at HFH Club, the HFH website and is also available on the RFL Website www.rfl.uk.com.
Bullying by other players, or staff will not be tolerated
under any circumstances and if you feel your child is being bullied by
another child, other parents or member of staff, then notify HFH Child Welfare Officer immediately to ensure the matter is dealt with promptly and effectively.
The RFL and HFH Club are also committed to meeting the individual
needs of your child if your child has any disabilities, religious, dietary
or any other requirements please inform the HFH Club Coaches so that their needs can be accommodated appropriately.
The HFH Club have a Safeguarding Policy (child protection) which
outlines the HFH Club’s responsibilities in the area of Safeguarding.
This will include procedures for dealing with any abuse, disclosure or poor practice. The club has a responsibility to act on any allegations of abuse or poor practice. If you have a concern about any issue
involving the welfare of your child or any other child at the club you
should first bring the matter to the attention of the HFH Club Welfare Officer (CWO).
If the Club Welfare Officer cannot or has not dealt with your concern or the concern is about the CWO, then contact the RFL Safeguarding Team on 0844 477 7113 option 6, or at safeguarding@rfl.uk.com.
You can also contact the NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000
Where can I get more information
about these policies?
Full versions of all policies mentioned in this leaflet are available on the RFL Website www.rfl.uk.com under the "In League Together" banner. Click on the icon below to view the website:
"Above all the welfare of your child is paramount".
My child has decided he/she wants to play amateur
rugby league for the HFH Club what do we do now?
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Your child will be asked to complete a registration form.As parent/guardian you will be asked to sign this form.You must also provide two photos of your child that will then be put onto a plastic card which must be shown at each game or they will NOT be allowed to play.Complete a personal details form asking you for emergency contacts, medical history allergies, dietary requirements etc.Sign a consent form for your child to be photographed or videoed.
Who will my child come into contact with at the HFH Club, what is their role & what qualifications & experience should they have?
Coaches
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Coaches should hold the UKCC Level 2 qualification. Coaches who do not hold the UKCC Level 2, are working towards the qualification or hold a UKCC Level 1 qualification as a minimum.
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The RFL recommends that 1:10 is an appropriate ratio of coaches to players.
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Coaches should have attended a SCUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children course, (child protection).
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All staff working directly with children should have been Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checked and cleared by the RFL to work with children.
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The HFH Club carry out ongoing monitoring of all coaches in their role to ensure they maintain the high standards of coaching set by the RFL.
Volunteers
All volunteers with frequent contact with children should have been Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checked and cleared by the RFL to work with children.
Club Welfare Officers
The HFH Club has several Club Welfare Officers or designated person who is the first point of contact if you have any concerns about your child’s safety or issues of bullying. The HFH Club Welfare Officers have been CRB checked and cleared by the RFL to work with children and have undergone a training programme as recommended by the RFL,
i.e. attended a 'SAFEGUARDING & PROTECTING CHILDREN' course and a 'TIME To LISTEN' course.
What about Health & Safety?
All staff involved with rugby league are committed to ensuring your child can participate fully in the game whilst reducing the risks of injury to themselves or others. The HFH Club have considered the potential risks and taken steps to minimise them in order to reduce the chance of accident or injury.
It is also vital that your child listens to and responds to any
instructions given by coaches and match officials.
Even if all precautions are taken as with most sports, injuries do
sometimes occur and you should ensure that emergency contact lists
that you provide to the HFH Club are accurate and up to date.
The HFH Club has insurance in case of accidents. Personal insurance is also available, but is not provided or paid for by the HFH Club. Contact your insurance company for more information.
What practical things can I do to ensure my child gets the
most out of playing Amateur Rugby League?
It would help if you as a parent or carer could ensure your child has:
- Any medication he or she may require
It would help if parents or carers could be aware of the following:
Children are not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol on club premises and you should support the club in this policy.
Can I get involved in Amateur Rugby League
with the HFH Club?
The HFH Club does not run on its own and therefore the HFH Management Committee would be delighted to welcome parents and carers who show an interest in getting involved with the running of the club.
There are a range of opportunities for getting involved as a Volunteer, just register your interest with any HFH committee member.
Welcome to Amateur Rugby league we hope you
and your child have many years of enjoyment playing, watching and supporting the HFH Club.
HFH Management Committee
HFH is a ‘Clubmark’ and ‘Club Halton’ accredited club
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