The club operates a detailed child protection policy and seeks to reduce risk to children attending as far as possible. All coaches will be CRB (Criminal Research Bureau) checked and each age group has a trained coach in charge.

At Glossop Rugby Club we believe that taking part in our sport should be a positive and enjoyable part of children's lives.

We want to make sure that children are protected and kept safe from physical, sexual and emotional harm while they are with the Club's coaches, helpers and other volunteers.

To do this we have these aims:

1. All coaches will go on a START Coaching Rugby Union Course before they begin working with children.

2. All coaches and other volunteers will have a job description.

3. There will be as many women coaches as men.

4. All coaches will be qualified to Preliminary Award level before they are allowed to be the Head Coach of an age group.

5. The Club will encourage and help coaches stay up-to-date with rugby, coaching and child protection issues. Each lead coach will attend an NCH Coach Protection Workshop.

6. All coaches will be given a copy of the Club's Code of Conduct for Coaches and be expected to keep to it at all times.

7. We will keep written records of attendance, parental consent and accidents.

8. We will provide a written Health and Safety policy covering fire procedures, telephone access and first aid and emergency procedures.

9. We will provide coaches and parents with a written procedure for dealing with accusations or suspicions of child abuse.

10. As a club, we will promote 'fair play' and always play within the spirit of the laws and the letter of the continuum.

11. We will identify a person whose roll it is to deal with any concerns about physical, sexual or emotional abuse within the club.