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A
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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