Club Child Safeguarding Statement
Statement
Coolboy Rangers in accordance with the FAI Rulebook, FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy, other FAI policies, procedures and our legislative requirements have agreed this Child Safeguarding Statement which is binding on all members. Coolboy Rangers is a football club providing sporting activities and opportunities for children and young people through participation in football. Coolboy Rangers is committed to safeguarding children and by working under the guidance of our Safeguarding Policies and procedures, our staff, both volunteers and employed working with our children and young people, throughout the club, seek to create a safe and fun environment for children and young people to participate in their sport. Principles to Safeguard Children from Harm This statement recognises that in accordance with legislation and the requirements of FAI Rulebook, FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy, other FAI policies and procedures that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. Coolboy Rangers is established on a number of core principles: – the needs of the Child, integrity and respect, environment, equality, fair play, welfare and safety in football. These underlying principles underpin our rules, policies and procedures to ensure that when Children participating in our activities, they do so, as far as is practicable, in a safe and enjoyable environment.
CONTACT
Club Children’s Officer (CCO)
Club Children's Officers should be child centred in focus and have as the primary aim the establishment of a child centred ethos within the club. S/he is the link between the children and the adults in the club. S/he also takes responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy impacts on young people and Sports Leaders
CCO Coolboy Rangers
Niamh Gahan
Designated Liaison Person (DLP)
The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TULSA Child and Family Agency or Social Services (NI) and/or An Garda Siochán / PSNI. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Children’s Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role. The organisation’s child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role.
DLP Coolboy Rangers :
Robert McCann Finn
Other Contact details
The following appointments were made at the Coolboy Rangers AGM on Friday 16th
September 2022.
The committee would like to thank everyone who attended the AGM.
Honorary President: Maurice Walsh westwicklow57@gmail.com
Chairperson: Robert McCann Finn coolboychairperson@gmail.com
Secretary:Ali Maguire coolboysecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer: Anthony Gahan coolboytreasurer@gmail.com
Fixture Secretary: Aoife McCann Finn coolboyfixtures@gmail.com
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