Child
Protection Policy
Roles
For
effective implementation of this policy all deliverers of
American Football must work in partnership, each with a role
to ensure the protection of the
children in their care.
The
role of the club/team will be as follows:
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To
appoint one Child Protection Officer |
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To
accept that all Officers and Committee members have responsibilities
in this area and be prepared to respond to any indication
of abuse |
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To
be ready to amend bad practice |
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To
implement any recommendations of BYAFA and BAFA relating
to this area |
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To
maintain confidentiality of the child and the accused |
The
role of the Child Protection Officer within the Club/Team
will be as follows:
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To
ensure all club helpers/officials/coaches complete a
volunteer reference form |
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To
send all forms to BYAFA and BAFA on request |
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To
receive and advise on reports from other club members |
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To
implement any recommendations of BYAFA and BAFA relating
to this area |
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To
initiate action, ensuring all appropriate persons have
been contacted |
The
role of the BYAFA and BAFA will be as follows:
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To
appoint a Disciplinary Panel when necessary |
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To
provide support and guidance to the Child Protection
Officers and Clubs/Teams |
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To
make decisions on misconduct when requested to do so
by Clubs/Teams |
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To
inform all appropriate individuals and bodies of their
decision |
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To
keep a list of all disqualified persons |
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To
monitor the policy |
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To
keep a National Record of all disqualified persons |
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To
monitor the policy |
Everyone
has a responsibility to maintain awareness and openness with
regard to child protection issues.
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