Tue 27 Feb 2024 17:18

We adheres to and endorses the England Safeguarding Policy and procedures, practices and guidelines contained therein. Any concerns should in the first instance be notified to the Club Safeguarding Officer who will inform the Kent Safeguarding Manager and the RFU Safeguarding Executive.

We comply with the RFU Code of Conduct and the Codes of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Coaches, Spectators and Officials. Parents and supporters, both home and away are encouraged to support all players in a manner that constitutes acceptable behaviour both during and after the game has concluded.

Parents should be reminded that whilst their child is being coached on the pitch, he or she will be in the care of a coach or coaches. After training has concluded the player again becomes the responsibility of the parents or guardian.

Please also see the following:

- RFU Safe Guarding Policy

- RFU Regulation 21 - Safeguarding

- England Rugby Age Grade Codes of Practice

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