For coaches, professionals, officials and volunteers
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The CiG Guidelines contain advice on a range of child protection issues, grouped into subject areas, such as the recruitment of staff and volunteers, and how to respond to concerns about a child.
Below are some of the most common questions that relate to coaches, professionals and volunteers, with guidance on the sections of the Guidelines which should be referred to. We suggest that you download or order the Guidelines, then refer to this page for contents of particular interest.
Alternatively, please obtain a hard copy of the Guidelines
Index of Guidelines information for:
coaches, professionals, officials and volunteers
- What responsibility do I have with regard to child protection?
Section 2 - What are the general guidelines for good practice when offering activities for children?
Section 4 Appendix 4A - What are codes of conduct, who should they apply to, and what should they contain?
Section 4 Appendices 4E, 4F - What is the guidance for the use of photography, video and images of children?
Section 4 Appendix 4L - What should I do if children are not collected from sessions on time by their parents?
Section 4 Appendix 4I - What aspects of child protection should I consider if I am running a tournament or championship for children?
Section 4 Appendices 4I, 4J, 4L, 4M - What are the guidelines for the transporting of children?
Section 4 Appendix 4K - How can I recognise what constitutes poor practice and what constitutes abuse?
Section 6 - How should I report concerns I have about a child or about an adult's behaviour?
Section 5, Appendix 6A - What are the responsibilities of a Club/County Welfare Officer? Section 4, Appendix 4H
- How do I start to adopt a child protection policy and procedures in my club/county/facility? Where do I start?
Section 4, Appendices 4, 4A
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