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From: chrisrawlings <chrisrawlings@rfu.com>
To: GGarypat <GGarypat@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:10
Subject: CRB - Referee Eligibility
Dear All,
Please note this is for your information -
A recent Government review, carried out by
Sunita Mason, into the CRB and vetting processes
in place throughout England recommended that CRB
checks were scaled back to common sense levels.
As such, the CRB themselves have monitored and
assessed many of the roles declared on
applications submitted.
The CRB have been working with several sports,
including the RFU, on the role of match
officials/referees. As a result the CRB Policy
Team have confirmed that the role of a match
official or referee does not meet the
eligibility criteria for enhanced CRB clearance.
In order to be eligible for enhanced CRB
clearance the role itself must be a Regulated
Activity. The definition of Regulated Activity
is as follows –
“Any activity which involves contact with
children or vulnerable adults and is of a
specified nature (e.g. teaching, training, care,
supervision, advice, treatment or transport)
frequently, intensively and/or overnight.”
To meet the threshold for “frequent” or
“intensive” the individual must carry out the
role at least once a week or more, or four times
in a month or more.
CRB checks are not required for adults who are
simply “around” children in a club environment –
only for those who hold a role that meets the
Regulated Activity threshold set out above.
The role carried out by a Society Referee
would be to ensure that the laws of rugby are
adhered to. The supervision of players and
vulnerable persons would be the responsibility
of the respective team coaches/managers. This
would mean that even if a referee or match
official meets the frequency test, he or she
would not meet the eligibility test as they
would not be deemed to be in a "supervisory"
role for these purposes. If the individual is a
Club Referee, they may also hold another role
within the club e.g. coach, assistant coach etc.
If this is the case they can be CRB checked so
long as this role meets the Regulated Activity
definition. In this scenario the eligible
position must be used on the CRB application.
The RFU’s full CRB eligibility guidance can be
viewed on the following link –
http://clubs.rfu.com/Clubs/portals/RUSafe/CRBEligibilityGuidance.aspx
CRB Updates
From:
chrisrawlings@rfu.com <chrisrawlings@rfu.com>
To: Gary Croker <GGarypat@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:22
Subject: CRB E-Applications...Nearly upon us!
Dear Gary
After months of planning and tests we are now just under a week
away from the official launch of the RFU’s CRB
e-Application system. The system will go live
for all our member organisations to submit CRB
applications electronically on the 4th
October 2010.
In order to begin processing electronic CRB applications you will
need to note the following –
·
The Club Safeguarding Officer role must be set
on Rugby First with the correct person, with a
valid email address logged, so that we can
ensure that access details can be supplied
efficiently.
·
Please note, at present only the Club
Safeguarding Officer will be able to access the
CRB e-Application system. Plans are in action to
introduce another role – Assistant Safeguarding
Officer. The individual logged in this new role
will also be granted access to the system.
·
All club members wishing to apply for CRB
clearance will need to be recorded on Rugby
First on the Membership List before an
application can be submitted.
·
Applicants will need to ensure (as with the
current paper application) that they provide
enough identification as required by the
Criminal Records Bureau. Further information on
these requirements can be found on this link -
http://www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk/guidance/rb_guidance/id_checking_process.aspx
Many of you will have seen recent advertisements in RFU Touchline,
E-Zine etc which highlight the clear benefits of
this new system. We hope that as many of you as
possible will take advantage of this new process
in order to streamline the CRB vetting process,
cutting costs and time from your already busy
roles.
The RFU fully understand that circumstances may dictate that your
club is unable to utilise this electronic
service straight away, as such in the meantime
we will continue to accept paper CRB
applications.
In preparation for the launch I have updated RUSafe with lots of
CRB E-Application guidance and the processes for
obtaining access. Please see the link below –
http://clubs.rfu.com/Clubs/portals/RUSafe/CRBEApplications.aspx
There is new a menu option entitled “CRB E-Applications”, far more
information can be viewed there.
I would be grateful if you could ensure that (if not yourself) your
Club Safeguarding Officer is aware of the
information in this email and the launch of the
electronic CRB system.
Regards
Chris Rawlings
Ladies and Gents,
I now have the new CRB Forms
which must be used for first time applications
or renewals.
I hope to get to as many
coaching /training sessions as I can to preach
the the good word.
Please let anyone who should
be CRB checked first application and or due up
for renewal contact me ASAP regards Gary.
Dear Gary,
As of the upcoming season
(2010/11) the RFU Regulations have been revised
and as such Safeguarding has been designated an
entire section.
Section 21 of the RFU
Regulations will now solely cover safeguarding,
in an easy and clear location. As such we have
updated the RUSafe website and under the “RFU
Rules and Regulations” menu bar you can view and
digest the updated information.
The link below will take you
directly to the webpage –
http://clubs.rfu.com/Clubs/portals/RUSafe/RFURegulation21Safeguarding.aspx#top
Regards
Chris Rawlings
Please feel free to
download the
South Woodham Ferrers Information Pack for
Parents
8th July 2010 - please note
the old style CRB Forms are no longer valid
Codes of Conduct
Mission Statement
South Woodham Ferrers
Rugby Union Football Club exists to:
* Provide well run and appropriate facilities
and resources for training and playing
Rugby Union Football.
* Be an open access club for all people wishing
to join.
* Encourage continuous improvement at all levels
and age groups.
* Be a desirable and enjoyable Club to belong to
for both playing and social purposes.
* Be financially viable to enable our
aspirations to be met.
* Have efficient and effective administration
throughout the club.
South Woodham Ferrers Mini and Junior section takes its
responsibilities for the
children in its care very
seriously.
Our Child Welfare procedures
have been reviewed to ensure
consistency with the newly
published RFU guidance.
Information about these
procedures is available through
the links below.
Child Welfare Officer
Gary Croker
Tel: 01245 320025
welfare@southwoodhamferrersrugby.co.uk
Juniors Chairman
Adrian Phelps Knights
Tel: 01245 322275
Email:
juniors@southwoodhamferrersrugby.co.uk
VETTING
Full guidance to assist employers and voluntary groups in implementing the
Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) was published today by the Home Office.
The new scheme, which is delivered by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the
Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), aims to prevent unsuitable people who
could pose a risk of harm to children or vulnerable adults from being able to
work or volunteer with these groups.
The publication comes ahead of the implementation of key changes which mean
that, from July 2010, employees starting work in an organisation or role
affected by the new rules and volunteers working with vulnerable groups can
apply to become ISA registered.
The guidance document contains detailed information about what actions employers
and employees will be required to take under the scheme. It also outlines what
they should do in preparation for 26 July, when registration to the scheme
begins.
The Home Office Minister responsible for the VBS, Meg Hillier, said:
“We have worked hard to ensure that employers, employees and volunteers have the
information they need to meet the requirements of the Vetting and Barring
Scheme. The publication of this guidance is the latest step in that process.
“Over the last year we’ve delivered face-to-face briefings to more than 40,000
employers, charities and voluntary groups up and down the country, and the
feedback from them has been overwhelmingly supportive.
“I’m confident that this guidance will quickly become an invaluable tool for
all organisations working with vulnerable groups over the coming months and
years as the scheme is rolled out.
“The benefits of the VBS are clear – better sharing of information, portable
registration status for employers and volunteers, and clear decisions on who is
unsuitable to work with vulnerable groups.”
A
link to the guidance has been sent directly to almost 26,000 employers,
charities and voluntary groups. The document is also accessible on the Directgov
and Business Link websites at
www.direct.gov.uk/vetting or
www.businesslink.gov.uk/vbs
AND BARRING SCHEME GUIDANCE ISSUED
Officials Code of Conduct
- The
essence of good ethical
conduct and practice is
summarised below. All
volunteers must:
- Consider
the wellbeing and safety of
players (children) before
the development of
performance.
- Develop
an appropriate working
relationship with players
(children), based on mutual
trust and respect.
- Make sure
all activities are
appropriate to the age,
ability and experience of
the players (children)
taking part.
- Promote
the positive aspects of the
sport (e.g. fair play).
- Display
consistently high standards
of behaviour and appearance.
- Follow
all guidelines laid down by
the National Governing Body
and the club.
- Hold the
appropriate, valid
qualifications and insurance
cover.
- Never
exert undue influence over
players to obtain personal
benefit or reward.
- Never
condone rule violations,
rough play or the use of
prohibitive substances.
- Encourage
players (children) to value
their performances and not
just results.
- Promote
and encourage
playing/training as “fun for
all”.
- All
adults involved with
players, under the age of 18
years, must have a Criminal
Record Bureau (CRB) form
completed.
- All
adults are reminded never
to put themselves in a
position which may
compromise the Child
Protection Policy, e.g.
being alone with players in
changing rooms/toilets; and
must report any incident or
suspicion of child abuse
(verbal, physical, sexual or
neglect) to the Child
Welfare Officer or Head
Coach.
Parents / Guardians Code of
Conduct
- The
essence of good ethical
conduct and practice is
summarised below. All
volunteers must:
- Consider
the wellbeing and safety of
players (children) before
the development of
performance.
- Develop
an appropriate working
relationship with players
(children), based on mutual
trust and respect.
- Make sure
all activities are
appropriate to the age,
ability and experience of
the players (children)
taking part.
- Promote
the positive aspects of the
sport (e.g. fair play).
- Display
consistently high standards
of behaviour and appearance.
- Follow
all guidelines laid down by
the National Governing Body
and the club.
- Hold the
appropriate, valid
qualifications and insurance
cover.
- Never
exert undue influence over
players to obtain personal
benefit or reward.
- Never
condone rule violations,
rough play or the use of
prohibitive substances.
- Encourage
players (children) to value
their performances and not
just results.
- Promote
and encourage
playing/training as “fun for
all”.
- All
adults involved with
players, under the age of 18
years, must have a Criminal
Record Bureau (CRB) form
completed.
- All
adults are reminded never
to put themselves in a
position which may
compromise the Child
Protection Policy, e.g.
being alone with players in
changing rooms/toilets; and
must report any incident or
suspicion of child abuse
(verbal, physical, sexual or
neglect) to the Child
Welfare Officer or Head
Coach.
Players Code of Conduct
- Recognise
and appreciate the efforts
of coaches, match officials,
parents and other players.
-
Understand and value the
loyalty and commitment of
adults and team mates.
- Encourage
all players and do not enter
into any type of abuse/
bullying either on the pitch
or off the pitch.
- Inform a
coach, adult or club
official of any unacceptable
treatment/abuse.
- Set a
good example by recognising
fair play and applauding the
good performances of all.
- Play
rugby for enjoyment, and
because you want to.
- Publicly
accept officials’
judgements.
- Be
attentive and work hard at
training and coaching
sessions.
- Use
correct and proper language
at all times; no swearing.
- Ensure
any injury
pre-training/match is
reported immediately to the
coach.
- Be a
sportsman and win with
dignity and lose with grace.
- Follow
and accept the rugby rules
of the game do not question
the referees decision
discuss it later with the
coach.
- Control
your emotions and do not
verbally or physically abuse
players, referees, parents
or officials.
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