ENGLISH LACROSSE as part of its commitment to ensuring that young people are able to enjoy the sport of lacrosse, has developed a new Safeguarding Policy
“Equality of opportunity means that all children have the opportunity to achieve the best possible developmental outcomes, regardless of their gender, ability, race, ethnicity, circumstances or age. Some vulnerable children may have been particularly disadvantaged in their access to important opportunities and their health and educational needs will require particular attention in or to optimise their current welfare as well as their long-term outcomes into adulthood ”
(WTSC Ch. 5)
English Lacrosse believes that all young people involved in lacrosse have a right to be protected so that they can enjoy the sport free from all forms of abuse and exploitation. It therefore seeks to help protect and promote the welfare of all young people in lacrosse by having policies in place for guidance for its affiliated clubs and associations and others involved in the sport.
English Lacrosse views all those within lacrosse as part of the lacrosse community. This includes all clubs, associations, other organisations and individuals with any involvement at any level. English Lacrosse believes that all members of the lacrosse community have responsibilities to help protect young people, English Lacrosse has developed this Safeguarding policy to help ensure that this happens.
Safeguarding means promoting the safety and welfare of young people. Safeguarding is a term used to incorporate good practice and is wider than “Child Protection”. Child protection is still an essential element of this policy and is about acting on concerns about a young person or individual.
This policy has been formulated in accordance with guidance from the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) and Government guidance lines.
The policy has been broken down into an easy to use format:
1. Full Safeguarding Policy
2. Safeguarding within Lacrosse Policy
3. Recruitment Policy
4. CRB Policy
5. Anti Bullying Policy
6. Policy for the Use of Photographic and Recorded Images of Young people
7. Whistle blowing Policy
8. Recognising and how to deal with Abuse
9. A Guide to Good Practice within your Club
10. Appendices and Templates
TEMPLATE 2 Anti Bullying Policy
TEMPLATE 3 Policy Statement on the Recruitment of
TEMPLATE 4 Policy on the Taking and Use of Photogr
TEMPLATE 5 Application Form for Positions Working
TEMPLATE 6 SELF DISCLOSURE FORM
TEMPLATE 7 REFERENCE FORM FOR POSITIONS WORKING WI
TEMPLATE 8 CONSENT FORM FOR THE TAKING AND USE OF
TEMPLATE 9 REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE USE OF PHOTOG
TEMPLATE 10 SAFEGUARDING REFERRAL FORM
TEMPLATE 11 CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM
TEMPLATE 12 YOUNG PERSON'S GUIDE
TEMPLATE 13 BILL OF RIGHTS FOR YOUNG LACROSSE PLAY
TEMPLATE 14 PARENT GUARDIAN GUIDE
TEMPLATE 15 SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING YOUNG PEOP
TEMPLATE 16 POLICY ON THE USE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
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