The following should be avoided except in emergencies. If cases arise where these situations are unavoidable they should only occur with the full knowledge and consent of the Clubs head official and the young person's parents/guardian.
Avoid spending excessive amounts of time alone with a young person/s away from others.
Avoid taking a young person/s on a car journey where you will be alone with them.
Avoid having 'favourites' - this could lead to resentment and jealousy by other young people and may lead to false allegations.
Avoid, where possible, doing things of a personal nature for young people that they can do for themselves unless you have been requested to do so by their parents. *
* NB. It may sometimes be necessary to do things of a personal nature for children, particularly if they are young or have a disability. Such tasks should only be carried out with the full understanding and consent of the young and where possible their parents. There is a need to be responsive to a person's reactions. If a person is fully dependent on you, talk with them about what you are doing and give choices where possible. This is particularly so if you are involved in any dressing or undressing of outer clothing, or where there is physical contact, lifting or assisting a child to carry out particular activities. Never take on the responsibility for tasks for which you are not appropriately trained.
