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Sample Policy Document for Sports Clubs/GB’s in Northern Ireland
The sample
policy document statement as advised by the Sports Council Northern Ireland in
the ‘Code of Ethic and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland’ can
be found on the following page.
These samples
can be used or a club/organisation can develop their own following these
guidelines about what a policy statement sets out.
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Who
the policy applies to, meaning that it relates to staff, volunteers, parents,
children under 18
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What
the club/organisation wishes to convey to its members and the whole
community
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Why
the club/organisation feels this issue is important
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How
in general terms is the club/organisation going to fulfil this stated
responsibility
The policy
should:
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State
the purpose and function of the club/organisation
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Briefly refer to
associated documents:
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Recruitment
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Recording
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Reporting
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Anti-bullying
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Training
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Health
& safety
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etc
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Cite
legislation or guidance eg
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The sports club/organisation’s
national or international guidelines on child protection.
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The Code of Ethics and Good
Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland
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Our Duty to Care
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The Children (NI) Order 1995
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The UN Convention on the
Rights of the Child
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Recognise
that the policy and procedures apply to all the children/staff/volunteers/
parents.
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Set
out broad but practical objectives, goals that can be achieved.
Provide an understanding of why the procedures that flow from the policy
are important i.e. recruitment etc.
Sample Policy Statement for
Sports Clubs/Organisations
This
sports club/organisation is fully committed to safeguarding the well being of
its members. Every individual in
the club/organisation should, at all times, show respect and understanding for
their rights, safety and welfare, and conduct themselves in a way that reflects
the principles of the organisation and the guidelines contained in the Code of
Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.
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