Rayleigh Town Archery Club have a Child protection and

Vulnerable Adults Policy.

In accordance with The Grand National Archery Society

Principles

The welfare of the child and vulnerable adult is paramount.

(Children's act 1989 defines a young person as under 18 years of age)

All children and young adults, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin,

religious beliefs and / or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse or neglect

The rights dignity and worth of every child an vulnerable adult should always be respected.

Good Practice

All coaches and volunteers/assistants are carefully recruited an suitably qualified.

All coaches are screened to ensure suitability to work with children.

All coaches have a training programme which is ongoing.

Their are rules regarding arrangements for traveling to events.

We have a policy of best practice procedures.

We do not operate a closed door policy.

We have a zero tolerance of bullying.

Monitor staff training needs an issues such as poor coaching practice

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