Safeguarding

Everyone shares the responsibility for safeguarding and creating safe environments in rugby union whether as a parent, coach, spectator or club official.

All should operate within an accepted ethical framework and demonstrate exemplary behaviour to both safeguard children and protect all personnel from allegations of abuse or poor practice.

Children, which is anyone under the age of 18, must be cared for in the correct manner, as set out in the the Safeguarding Policy

Our Club Safeguarding Policy is available by clicking here or via the menu above.

Our Club Safeguarding Officer is Mark Norris.  To speak with Mark you can reach him by calling 07966 545674 or by email to sgoklrufc@outlook.com

All Coaches, Team Managers and other volunteers complete the eLearning Introduction to Safeguarding course, which can be found here - https://www.englandrugby.com/governance/safeguarding/safeguarding-courses

If you would like to read any aspect of the RFU Regulations, please click here - https://www.englandrugby.com/governance/rules-and-regulations/regulations

All Volunteers at the club also have a DBS check, which is renewed within the guidelines set by the RFU. For full details of the DBS ID Checking Guidelines click here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-identity-checking-guidelines/id-checking-guidelines-for-standardenhanced-dbs-check-applications-from-1-july-2021

We are always actively seeking new volunteers to the club. If you would like to volunteer please complete the form found here.