Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Rugby Course

The Community Rugby Department are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer a Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in rugby course. It is a three hour course for any member of staff or volunteer who is working with or has responsibility for children and young people (players under the age of 18 years) within rugby from club to international level, for example:

                       Professional Staff

                       All Coaches/Assistant Coaches

                       Heads of mini/Midi rugby sections

                       Heads of Youth Rugby sections

                       Team Managers

                       All referees who manage mini/midi and youth games

                       Club Welfare Officers

                       Physiotherapists

                       Club Administrators

                       CB Volunteers with responsibility for young people

                       and

                       Volunteers and staff within schools and education

The course is run by trained RFU welfare tutors and can take place in the evenings or at the weekend at your local rugby club.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to –

                       Identify best practice within Rugby

                       Identify signs and indicators of possible abuse and poor practice

                       State action to take if there is a concern or disclosure

                       Know where to find support within the RFU

                       Recognise their role in safeguarding and protecting young people within rugby

                       The participants will receive the workshop resource and a certificate of attendance

The course costs £15 per delegate. The date, venue and contact details of the next course in your area is as follows-