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Policy Statement Participation in sport can provide opportunities to experience & develop many desirable qualities. Such experiences might include, enjoyment, personal achievement, self esteem & self confidence, teamwork, social skills & leadership qualities. These experiences will be enhanced if those working with the participants have as their priority, the welfare & safety of the participants regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief or racial origin. Most children & vulnerable persons are well cared for & have happy trusting relationships with adults. However it must be acknowledged that, some less fortunate individuals do suffer some form of abuse: - PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SEXUAL or NEGLECT. LUYFC recognises the moral & legal responsibilities of the club to protect young people & vulnerable persons from any form of abuse. To that end the club has in place dynamic management systems to ensure control of those situations which may arise in the scenario of team sporting activities or associated club functions to ensure the rights, dignity & worth of every participant is respected, these management systems are held by selected coaching staff & board members. All Leedstown United Youth Football Club child protection policies are in line with, The Football Association - Child Protection Procedures and Practices, the policy handbook of which is held by several club & committee officials. The Football Association Child Protection regulation opening paragraph defines child abuse as: - Any act, statement, conduct or other matters which harms a child or children, or poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or children, shall constitute behaviour which is improper & brings the game into disrepute. |
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