ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
Club's Child Protection Officer is - Trudi O'Neill trudi.oneill1@homecall.co.uk (01892 783573)
The following are examples of unacceptable behaviour:
· Bullying in any form
· Physical Violence
· Bad language and swearing
· Name calling including racism and sexism
· Intimidation
· Defiance and lying
· Destruction of property
· Deliberate unkindness
Bullying usually arises:
· When it is carried out deliberately
· When it is repeated over a period of time
· When children become vulnerable and unable to defend themselves
Bullying can take many forms:
· Physical · Verbal · Indirect
DEALING WITH BULLYING
1. Bullying in any form is not acceptable at Wadhurst United Junior FC. Every effort is made to deal with both victim and bully in a sensitive way acknowledging the need for confidentiality, sensitivity and a sympathetic, fair and firm approach. No child should live in fear of another.
2. Club Coaches and helpers have a critical role to play in watching out for, and dealing with bullies and incidents of bullying.
3. Parents should be kept informed of any action and strategy used to combat any form of bullying.
SANCTIONS
1. Sanctions may be applied if there are instances of unacceptable behaviour. Usually it is sufficient for a Coach or helper to show disapproval of an individual child’s inappropriate behaviour. Withdrawal from the training session or match is the most commonly used sanction.
2. If the problem persists then some of the following steps may be taken:
· The Coach/helper talks with the child if necessary withdraws them from match or training session
· The Coach discusses concerns with Committee before taking further action
· Coaches may have an informal discussion with parents about behaviour causing concern
· If unacceptable behaviour persists, the Coach/Committee will inform parents and request a meeting to discuss the problem
· As a result of the meeting, further strategies to combat problem behaviour will be devised and monitored
· Fixed term or permanent exclusions are a final sanction for the severest behavioural problems in accordance with the Club Rules