1. Buxton Rugby Union Football Club acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and vulnerable adults involved in Buxton Rugby Club from harm.
2. Buxton RUFC confirms that it adheres to the Rugby Football Union's Safeguarding Policy and the procedures, practices and guidelines and endorses and adopts the Policy Statement contained in that document
3. A child is anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any rugby union activity However, where a 17 year old male player is playing in the adult game it is essential that every reasonable precaution is taken to ensure his safety and wellbeing are protected
4. The Key Principles of the RFU Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy are that:

The welfare of the child or vulnerable adult (as appropriate) is, and must always be, paramount to any other considerations.

All participants regardless of age, gender, ability or disability, race, faith, culture, size, shape, language or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse, harm or bullying.

All allegations or suspicions of abuse, neglect, harm, bullying and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly, fairly and appropriately.

Working in partnership with other organisations, statutory agencies, parents, carers, children and young people is essential for the welfare of children and young people.

Children have a right to expect support, and personal and social development delivered by an appropriately recruited, vetted and managed in relation to their participation in rugby union, whether they are playing, volunteering or officiating in the community or professional areas of the sport.

5. Buxton RUFC recognises that all children have the right to participate in sport in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment whilst at the same time being protected from abuse, neglect, harm, bullying and poor practice. Buxton RUFC recognises that this is the responsibility of everyone involved, in whatever capacity, at the club.
6. Buxton RUFC will implement and comply with the RFU Code of Conduct and the Codes of Conduct for Coaches, Spectators and Officials as appropriate.
7. The Club Safeguarding Officer is Liz Taylo

If you witness or are aware of an incident where the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult has been put at risk you must in the first instance inform the Club Safeguarding Officer. They will then inform the CB Safeguarding Manager and the RFU Safeguarding Executive. If an incident involves the Club Safeguarding Officer you should inform the Rugby Club Chairman or Secretary and either the CB Safeguarding Manager or the RFU Safeguarding Executive.

8. All members of Buxton RUFC who work with children in Regulated Activity must undertake an RFU Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with RFU Regulation
9. Buxton RUFC will ensure that all its members, whether they are coaches, parents, players or officials will comply with the Best Practice Guidance as issued by the RFU. In summary, the following are NOT acceptable and will be treated seriously by the club and may result in disciplinary action being taken by the club, the CB or the RFU:

Working alone with a child, children, vulnerable adult, or adults. Consuming alcohol whilst responsible for children or vulnerable adults. Providing alcohol to children or allowing its supply.

Smoking in the presence of children. Humiliating children or vulnerable adults. Inappropriate or unnecessary physical contact with a child or vulnerable adult.