Club Development
Does your club need help to develop itself further? Need help adopting the correct policies and procedures? Whether you need help writing a risk assessment, your Child Protection Policy or your Equity Statement, you can get assistance here.
Many clubs in Torbay will already provide a fantastic environment to take part in sport and physical activity in the community, most offer junior coaching sessions and most play fixtures against other clubs across Devon and even further afield.
BUT, you may still be looking for ways to develop your club further, or maybe you want to apply for ClubMark Accreditation or a similar National Governing Body Accreditation.
This section provides a helping hand for those club development needs by providing templates for clubs to adapt and use as part of their club’s service:
Equity Policy Statement Template
Task Descriptions for Head Junior Coach Template
Task Description for Assistant Coach Template
Club Development Plan Template
Junior Membership Forms Template
Letter to Parents/Carers Template
Volunteer Agreement Form Template
Child Protection Policy Template
Child Protection Policy Statement Template
Coaches Code of Conduct Template
Parents and Players Code of Conduct Information Template
Photography and Video Guidelines
Club to School Partnership Agreement Template
Parents Code of Conduct Template
If you have not found what you're looking for, or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact your Sports Development Officer on 01803 403704 or email kirsty.parker@paigntoncommunitycollege.com.
Good Practice and Child Protection
This section provides details on CRB Disclosures, Child Protection Policies and Child Protection Workshops because it is vital that you as a coach, teacher, Club or organisation understand your roles and responsibilities to protect your children and how to do the right thing.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosures
If your club has a junior section it is important that you carry out a number of CRB Disclosures on anyone that may come into contact with children before you employ them, whether they are paid or voluntary.
CRB Disclosures for voluntary clubs and coaches are often available through your National Governing Body.
Child Protection Officers (CPOs)
Each sports club should have an appointed Child Protection Officer who should ensure that the club is following their Child Protection Policy. The CPO should ensure that all necessary CRB Disclosures are carried out, that the Child Protection Policy is up-to-date and that any potential Child Protection issues are avoided.
Child Protection Policy
Each sports club should also have a Child Protection Policy. This policy should be signed off by Committee members, and available for members to view on request.
To download a template for a Child Protection policy please click here.
Coaches Code of Conduct
Coaches play a crucial role in the development of any sport and in the lives of the children that they coach. All good coaches should ensure that young people in sport have positive experiences, they are then more likely to continue in their sport for life and achieve their full potential.
All coaches, no matter of level, must display a high degree of honesty, integrity and competence at all times. It is crucially important that coaches continually understand and act on their responsibilities as they are in the key position of protecting their participants and ensuring that the key concept of participating for fun and enjoyment as well as achievement is maintained.
All National Governing Bodies will have a Coaches Code of Conduct and all coaches should ensure that they are working by the rules and regulations laid down in this code.
To view a template for a Coaches Code of Conduct please click here, alternatively contact your National Governing Body.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY CHILD PROTECTION MATTER PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
