1. NAME:
The club shall be called Derby Royals Football Club (the Club) and will be affiliated to the Derbyshire F.A. The club will be a non-profit making organisation.

2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
• The aims and objectives of the club will be: -
• To offer coaching and competitive opportunities in football.
• To ensure a duty of care to all members of the club.
• To provide its services in a way that is fair to all members of the club.

3. STATUS OF RULES:
These rules (the club rules) form a binding agreement between each member of the club.

4. RULES AND REGULATIONS
a) The club shall have the status of an Affiliated Member Club of The Football Association by virtue of its affiliation to membership of The Football Association. The Rules and Regulations of The Football Association Limited and parent County Association and any League or Competition to which the Club is affiliated for the time being shall be deemed to be incorporated into the Club Rules.
b) No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the parent Association.
c) The Club will also abide by The Football Association' Child Protection Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct and the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy.

5. CLUB MEMBERSHIP:
a) The membership of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the register of members (the Membership Register) which shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.
b) Any person who wishes to become a member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club. Election to membership shall be at the sole discretion of the Club Committee. Membership shall become effective upon an applicant's name being entered in the Membership Register.
c) All players, parents, team and Club officials are deemed to be members of the Club itself and as such are subject to the regulations of the constitution and the codes of conduct.
d) In the event of a member’s resignation or expulsion, his or her name shall be removed from the Membership Register.
e) The Football Association and parent County Association shall be given access to the Membership Register on demand.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE:
a) An annual fee payable by each member shall be determined from time to time by the Club Committee. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership and annually by each member. Fees shall not be repayable.
b) The Club Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to fulfil the objects of the Club.

7. DISCIPLINE & APPEALS:
a) A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which, he/she gives notice to the Club Committee of their resignation. A member whose annual membership fee or further subscription is more than 2 months in arrears shall be deemed to have resigned.
b) All complaints regarding the behaviour of members should be submitted in writing to the Secretary or if applicable the Child Protection Officer.
c) The Committee will meet to hear complaints at the next available opportunity of a complaint being lodged
d) The Club Committee has the power to take appropriate disciplinary action including a fine or the termination of membership. The outcome of a disciplinary hearing should be notified in writing to the person who lodged the complaint and the member against whom the complaint was made, within 7 days of the hearing.
e) There will be the right of appeal to the Committee following disciplinary action being announced (within 14 days). The Committee should consider the appeal within 14 days of its receipt.
f) A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the Club property.

8. CLUB COMMITTEE:
a) The Club Committee shall consist of the following Club Officers: Chairperson, Secretary / Treasurer, Child Protection Officer, whom are elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Manager from each of the Teams in the Club. Two other nominated persons from each Team.
b) Each Club Officer and Club Committee Member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual General Meeting unless otherwise resolved at a Special General Meeting. One person may not hold more than two positions of Club Officer at any one time. The Club Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the Club. Decisions of the Club Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the Club Committee meeting. The Chairperson of the Club Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the Club Committee shall be chaired by the Chairperson or in their absence the Secretary. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club Committee shall be three.
c) Decisions of the Club Committee at meetings shall be entered into the Minute Book of the Club to be maintained by the Club Secretary.
d) The Club Secretary will convene Committee Meetings by giving no less than 7 days notice to all Committee members. The Club Committee shall hold not less than four meetings a year.
e) An outgoing member of the Club Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Committee which arises between Annual General Meetings shall be filled by a member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Committee members and approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Committee members.
f) Save as provided for in the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association and the County Association to which the Club is affiliated, the Club Committee will be responsible for disciplinary hearings of members who infringe the Club rules/regulations/constitution. The Committee will be responsible for taking any action of suspension or discipline following such hearings.

9. ANNUAL AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING:
a) An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held each year to:
1) Receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year.
2) Receive a report of the Club's finances over the previous year.
3) Elect the members of the Club Committee.
4) Consider any other business.
b) Nominations for election of members as Club Officers or as members of the Club Committee shall be made in writing by the proposer and seconder, both of whom must be existing members of the Club, to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the AGM. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be given in writing to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before the meeting.
c) A special General Meeting (SGM) may be called at any time by the Committee and shall be called within 21 days of the receipt by the Club Secretary of a requisition in writing signed by not less than five members stating the purposes for which the Meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. Business at an SGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.
d) The Secretary shall send to each member at their last known address written notice of the date of a General Meeting together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before the Meeting.
e) The quorum for a General Meeting shall be eight club members.
f) The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present shall have one vote and a simple majority shall pass resolutions. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.
g) The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter Minutes of General Meetings into the Minute Book of the Club.

10 TEAM MANAGERS:
At its first meeting following each AGM, the Club Committee shall appoint Team Managers to be responsible for each of the Club's football teams.
Persons wishing to become Team Managers need to apply in the first instance to the Club Secretary. They will be asked to read and acknowledge (by signature) both the Code of Conduct for Managers and the Child Protection Policy. Their submissions and any other information as to the suitability of the persons as a managers of young people is placed before the Committee. The Committee will then proceed to vote on the candidates. The appointed Team Managers shall present to the Club Committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a written report on the activities of the team.

11 CLUB FINANCES:
a) A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the club (the Club Account). Designated account signatories shall be the Club Chairperson and the Club Secretary / Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except by cheque. All monies payable to the Club shall be received by the Secretary / Treasurer and deposited in the Club Account.
b) The Secretary/Treasurer will be responsible for the finances of the Club.
c) The financial year of the Club will end on 31st April.
d) The income and assets of the Club (the Club Property) shall be applied only in furtherance of the objects of the Club.
e) The Club Committee shall have the power to authorise the payment of remuneration and expenses to any member of the Club and to any other person or persons for services rendered to the Club.
f) The Club shall prepare an annual Financial Statement in such form as shall be published by The Football Association from time to time.
g) The Club Property, other than the Club Account, shall be vested in not less than two and no more than four custodians, one of whom shall be the Treasurer ( the Custodians ), who shall deal with the Club Property as directed by the decisions of the Club Committee and entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence of such a decision.
h) The Custodians shall be appointed by the Club in a General Meeting and shall hold office until death or resignation, unless removed by a resolution passed at a General Meeting.
i) On their removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form as is published by The Football Association from time to time to a newly elected Custodian or the existing Custodians as directed by the Club Committee. On the death of a Custodian, any Club Property vested in them shall vest automatically in the surviving Custodians. If there is only one surviving Custodian, a Special General Meeting shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another Custodian.
j) The Custodians shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the Club Property for all expenses and other liabilities reasonably incurred by them in carrying out their duties.

12 DISSOLUTION:
a) A resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least three-quarters of the members present.
b) The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of the Club Committee shall be responsible for the winding-up of the assets and liabilities of the Club.
c) Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall be transferred to the Derbyshire Football Association who shall determine how the assets shall be utilised for the benefit of the game. Alternatively, such assets may be disposed of in such other manner, as the members of the Club with the consent of the Derbyshire Football Association shall determine.

WHAT iS CHILD PROTECTION
The Children Act 1995 states that each child has the right to protection from all forms of abuse, neglect or exploitation. It also states that children should have the right to express their views on any issue or decisions affecting them.
STATEMENT OF VALUES and PURPOSE
We believe that every child, regardless of age, has at all times and in all situations, a right to feel safe and protected from any situation or practice that results in a child being physically or psychologically damaged.
If we have suspicions about a child’s physical, sexual or emotional well being, we will take the relevant action as outlined in this policy document.
(1) Contents
Introduction
Definitions
Identifying Abuse
Roles
Responding to complaints and alleged or suspected incidents
Guidance for the designated Child Protection Officer
Promoting good practice
List of offenders
Responsibilities
Monitoring of the policy
ANNEX A ­ Code of conduct for people working with children
ANNEX B - Advice for young people on how to avoid misconduct by others and what to do about it
ANNEX C ­ Volunteer Reference Form
(2) Introduction
It is the policy of the Derby Royals Football Club to ensure that every child or young person who takes part in football should be able to participate in a fun and safe environment and be protected from neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
The key principles that underwrite this policy are:
Anyone under the age of 17 years should be considered as a child for the purposes of this document
The child's welfare is paramount
All children whatever their age culture, ability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse
All suspicious reports and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
To ensure that adults working with children are also provided protection and are aware of the best practice so they can be protected from wrongful allegations
Working in partnership with children and their parents/carers is essential for the protection of the child
Derby Royals FC recognises the statutory responsibility of Social Services Departments to ensure the welfare of children and may liaise with the Local Area Child Protection committees in circumstances as outlined in this document.
Definitions
The term child abuse is used to describe ways in which children are harmed, usually by adults and often by those they know and trust.
There are four main types of child abuse, though a child may experience more than one kind at any one time in his/her life.
Physical Abuse - Occasions when parents, adults or other children deliberately inflict injuries on a child or knowingly do not prevent such injuries. It includes injury caused by hitting, shaking, squeezing. burning, biting or using excessive force, and giving children alcohol, inappropriate drugs or poison, and attempts to suffocate or drown them. Physical abuse may also be deemed to occur if the nature and intensity of training disregards the capacity of the child's immature and growing body, or predisposes the child to injury resulting from fatigue or overuse.
Emotional Abuse - Occasions when adults fail to show children due care and attention or threaten, use sarcasm, taunt or shout at a child causing him/her to lose self confidence or self esteem and become nervous or withdrawn. These may also occur when an adult repeatedly ignores or fails to respond to a child's efforts or progress, or places the child under unrealistic pressure to perform to high expectations constantly.
(3) Neglect - Occasions where adults fail to meet a child's essential needs, such as adequate clothing, food, warmth and medical care. It also includes occasions where an adult leaves a child alone without proper supervision, or does not ensure that the child is safe, or exposes them to undue extremes of temperature or risk of injury.
Sexual Abuse - Occurs when males and females use children to meet their own sexual needs. Examples include forcing a child to take part in sexual activity such as sexual intercourse, masturbation, oral sex, anal intercourse, fondling or exposure to pornographic material. This also includes suggestions that sexual favours can help (or refusal can hinder) a career.
There is also the abuse of trust - Where young people are indoctrinated with attitudes to training, drugs and cheating, or social, political and religious views which are unacceptable to the young athletes family, community or rules of the sport.
The inappropriate use of photographic material taken at sporting events is an area of abuse that is increasing and all those involved within the sport should be aware of this.
All forms of bullying, both verbal and physical from other children is also a form of abuse and there is a requirement for all within the sport to ensure that there are sufficient mechanisms to allow children to report instances of bullying.
Identifying Abuse
Dealing with child abuse is rarely straightforward. In some cases a child's disturbed behaviour, or an injury, may suggest that the child has been abused. In many situations however. The signs will not be clear-cut and decisions about what action to take can be difficult.
Possible signs include:
Uncharacteristic changes in the child's behaviour, attitude and commitment e.g. becoming quiet and withdrawn, or displaying sudden outbursts of temper
Track side gossip
Bruises and injuries not typical of the sport or injury for which the explanation seems inconsistent
Signs of discomfort and pain
Reluctance to remove tracksuit, or shower
The child becomes increasingly dirty or unkempt
The child loses weight for no apparent reason
Nervousness when approached of touched
Fear of particular adults - especially those with whom a close relationship would normally be expected
The child wishes to switch to another coach without a reasonable explanation
Inappropriate sexual awareness
Children who are always alone and unaccompanied and/or are prevented from socialising with other children. Children who are reluctant to go home.
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It must be recognised that the above list is not exhaustive, and the presence of one or more indicators is not proof that abuse is actually taking place.
It is not the responsibility of those working in football to decide that child abuse is occurring, but it is a responsibility to follow through on any concerns.
Roles
For effective implementation of this policy all managers and coaches must work in partnership, each with a role to ensure the protection of the children in their care.
The role of Derby Royals Football FC Committee will be as follows:
To appoint one Child Protection Officer
To accept that all managers, coaches and Committee members have responsibilities in this area and be prepared to respond to any indication of abuse
To be ready to amend bad practice
To implement any recommendations of external bodies relating to this area
To maintain confidentiality of the child and the accused
To appoint a Disciplinary Panel when necessary
To make decisions on misconduct
To inform all appropriate individuals and bodies of their decision
To keep a list of all disqualified persons
To monitor the policy
The role of the Child Protection Officer within the Club will be as follows:
To ensure all club helpers/managers/coaches complete a volunteer reference form (see example in the rear of this document)
To receive and advise on reports from other club members
To initiate action, ensuring all appropriate persons/references have been contacted.
To ensure that if any incident arises that the correct course of action is taken and only after the chairman has been consulted.
Everyone has a responsibility to maintain awareness and openness with regard to child protection issues.
(5) Responding to complaints and alleged or suspected incidents
Abuse may become apparent in a number of ways:
A child may tell you
A third party may have reported an incident, or may have a strong suspicion
You may have a suspicion
If an allegation is brought to your attention
Step 1 - Listen and Reassure
DO
Stay calm - do not rush into inappropriate action
Reassure the child - that they are not to blame and confirm that you know how difficult it must be to confide
Listen and believe - to what the child says and show that you take them seriously
Allow only one Adult to Talk to the Child - as any discrepancies in statements may lead to legal problems
Keep questions to a minimum - in many cases it may be more appropriate to nod and acknowledge the child's
account. If you must question then use open ended questions i.e. those where more than a yes/no response is required. The law is very strict and child abuse cases have been dismissed if it appears that the child has been led or words and ideas have been suggested
Ensure that you clearly understand what the child has said - so that you can pass it on to the appropriate agencies
Consult with the identified Child Protection Person - ensuring that you communicate all the information accurately
Maintain confidentiality
DO NOT
Panic
Make promises you cannot keep - explain that you may have to tell other people in order to stop what is happening whilst maintaining maximum possible confidentiality
Make the child repeat the story unnecessarily
Delay
Take sole responsibility for further action
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Step 2 -Record
Record what the child has said and/or your concerns legibly and accurately. Details should include:
The child's name, address and date of birth
Date and time of the incidents and/or nature of allegations
Your observations e.g. describe the behaviour and emotional state of the child and/or bruising or other injuries
The child's account - if it can be given - of what has happened
Any action that you took as a result of your concerns e.g. comments made to the child, whether the parents/carers have been contacted
Record whether the person writing the report is expressing their own concerns. or passing on those of someone else
Sign and date the report
Keep a copy of the report
Please note that when a disclosure is made, it is the person to whom the disclosure is made that the authorities (police and/or social services) will come to for an account of what was said. This first hand account is of primary importance.
Step 3 - Involve the appropriate people
Once you have completed your report you must ensure that the Child Protection Officer appointed by Derby Royals FC Committee has been informed so a decision can be made as to the most appropriate action. This person must forward the report to the Chairman of Derby Royals FC indicating whether further action is required, thus allowing the chairman to appoint a Disciplinary Panel if applicable.
If you are unhappy with the Child Protection Officer's handling of the incident or the allegations are made specifically against this individual you should contact the Chairman of Derby Royals FC immediately and make a record of this. The Chairman shall then contact the Social Services and/or the Police immediately. A record of the same name and designation of the official informed, together with the time and date of the call should be kept, in case future contact is required
In all cases - do not delay - if you cannot contact the persons above immediately, you must contact the authorities (police and/or social services).
Guidance for the designated Child Protection Officer
When reports of misconduct or allegations are brought to your attention a decision must be made as to whether the allegation made is abuse, or related to poor practice.
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If the allegation is abuse, the following process should be followed:
Make a full report of any allegations or suspicions
Report to the Chairman or the Local Social Services Department immediately and make a record of this
The Chairman will make a decision regarding the accused in the period prior to appointing a Disciplinary Panel
Confidentiality must be maintained
If the allegation relates to poor practice the following process should be followed:
Make a record of the allegations
The Chairman should be informed so that a Disciplinary Panel can be appointed and an investigation can be carried out
Promoting Good Practice
By promoting good practice throughout the Club and in the wider context of the sport it is possible to reduce situations for the abuse of children. The Club should have a policy that ensures children are protected and kept safe from harm and everyone should know what to do if there are concerns about abuse and where the procedures are kept.
The appointment of a Child Protection Officer is key in this process and will be encouraged to promote good practice throughout the Club and by ensuring everyone is aware of their responsibilities. This role may include leading by example, organising simple training briefings and the use of leaflets/posters and notices throughout the areas used by the Club.
In addition to the procedures described above it is the Child Protection Officer's responsibility to ensure that the Club gets all volunteers to complete the appropriate forms (see Appendix B)
Use of photography and video recorders - There has been an increase in the misuse of sports photography and video recording within the sporting arena. To reduce the risk of abuse to children managers/trainers/volunteers should be encouraged to verify that the photographer is actually known to have an interest in the Club. In certain circumstances, confirmation with the opposing manager may be required as to the authenticity of the individual taking video footage or photographs..
Bullying - There is a possibility that bullying may occur between children and all involved in the sport are encouraged to be aware of this possibility. Derby Royals FC has adopted an anti-bullying policy and will ensure that everyone understands bullying will not be tolerated in any form. We will be prepared to take the problem seriously and investigate any incident and decide on appropriate action, also ensuring that children are able to report the instance of bullying (either to themselves or team members) to someone in authority, preferably the Child Protection Officer.
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Team Management/Team Travel - Implicit within this Policy is the Duty of Care that a Team Manager and/or Derby Royals FC has to its young footballers when travelling to events. It is recommended that the teams travel with a full address list and contact telephone numbers for all the children within their team and the permission of the parent/guardian of each child (the inclusion of special instructions, dietary requirements and allergies is also extremely useful). This will allow Team Managers to take the necessary action in the event of an emergency.
For those events that require an overnight stay in lodgings/hotels it is essential that Team Managers take the necessary action to prevent the misuse of alcohol (from hotel mini bars etc.) and access to adult video/film channels.
List of Offenders
Derby Royals FC shall keep a confidential list of offenders who have been barred, restricted or warned. All affiliated clubs, areas and other association bodies shall have the right to have the list checked by written request.
The list shall only record the offender's name, date of birth and the Derby Royals reference file number together with the word ‘bared/restricted/warned’. It is at the discretion of the club committee under the guidance of the Chairman and the Child Protection Officer as to whether names are added or removed from this list.
Responsibilities
If during the course of allegations being made and dealt with by a Derby Royals Disciplinary Panel, the football club will not accept responsibility for any fees, expenses or other costs incurred by either or any party bringing or defending the action and shall have no liability to award any compensation for harm done or suffering by either party.
Monitoring of the Policy
It is in the best practice of Derby Royals FC to continually review this policy on an annual basis. The purpose of this is to ensure that a constant level of quality and care can be maintained towards the children in our care. This policy should be reviewed each April and any changes be agreed and voted upon by the Committee. It is the decision of the club committee as to whether any changes in policy are serious enough to warrant a letter of notice of the changes to be sent to the parents/guardians of the children under the care of Derby Royals FC.
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ANNEX A ­ CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PEOPLE WORKING WITH CHILDREN
To ensure that all forms of abuse are prevented and to help protect managers/trainers/volunteers the following guidelines should be followed:
Always be publicly open when working with children. Avoid situations where you and an individual child are completely unobserved.
If a child needs to be touched, it should be provided openly and the child should be asked first. Some parents are becoming increasingly sensitive about touching children and their views should always be carefully considered.
Where possible parents should take responsibility for their children in changing rooms. If groups are to be supervised in changing rooms, always ensure that adults work in pairs.
Where mixed teams compete away from home at least one male adult and one female adult should always accompany them.
Volunteers/managers/trainers must respect the rights and dignity of all and treat everyone with equality.
Volunteers/managers/trainers must place the well being and safety of the child above the development of performance.
Adults must ensure that the activities, which they direct or advocate, are appropriate to the age, maturity and ability of the performer.
Adults should always promote the positive aspects of their sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone rule violations or use of prohibited substances.
Adults must consistently display high standards of personal behaviour and appearance.
Adults should never overtly criticise young footballers or use sarcasm where it may cause the child to lose self-esteem or confidence.
Everyone should also be aware that as a general rule it does not make sense to:
Spend amounts of time alone with children away from others
Take children alone on car journeys, however short
Take children to your home if they will be alone with you
If it should arise that such situations are unavoidable they should only take place with the full knowledge and consent of someone in charge in the club and/or the child's parents/carer. In addition you most discourage over enthusiastic kisses and embraces
If you accidentally hurt a child, or cause distress in any manner, or the child appears to be sexually aroused by your actions, or misunderstands, or misinterprets something you have done, report the incident as soon as possible. Parents/carers should also be informed of the occurrence.
You should never:
Engage in rough physical or sexually provocative games, including horseplay
Share a room with a child Permit or engage in any form of inappropriate touching
Permit children to use inappropriate language unchallenged
Make sexually suggestive comments to a child, even in fun
Allow allegations made by a child to go unchallenged, unrecorded or not acted upon
Do things of a personal nature that a child can do for itself. However it may be necessary for a volunteer to do things of a personal nature for children particularly if they are very young or disabled. Such tasks should only be carried out with the full understanding and consent of the parent/carer. There is also a need in these instances to be responsive to the child's reactions - if a child is fully dependant upon you talking with him/her about what you are doing and give choices where possible.
Agree to meet a young footballer on your own.
ANNEX B ­ ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ON HOW TO AVOID MISCONDUCT BY OTHERS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
What is misconduct?
Very broadly, any form of unacceptable behaviour towards you such as sexual misbehaviour, physical acts, inappropriate remarks, suggestive gestures, pictures or other material, or some other forms of abuse such as physical violence and all forms of bullying.
What you can do to avoid such misconduct?
Listen to the advice of your parents
Avoid being left alone with anyone
If you have to leave a group tell someone - where your going, why you are going, how long you are likely to be, and report to them when you return
Do not allow anyone to talk to you about something personal concerning themselves or ourselves if it has nothing to do with their job or work in sport. If they still persist, walk away and complain to someone in a senior position
Do not agree to meet anyone on your own any time, without informing another adult
Do not accept a lift from anyone if you will be the only passenger, unless you have informed another adult. Either refuse or insist that someone else go along too. Do not accept a lift if you feel unsafe
Do not walk home alone at night
Be especially wary of parked cars with engine running
Do not tolerate any form of bullying from team mates and other athletes
It misconduct happens what should you do?
Tell that person to stop at once
Tell others who may be present what happened
If they actually saw what happened remember who they are so they can be your witnesses
If the misconduct continues, tell that person again to stop at once then leave if you can or shout help. If this is not possible then you must report the matter as soon as possible, to another official or adult
Tell your parents as soon as possible
Keep a record of the date, time and place and what happened, and make a list of any witnesses
If any of your group or club mates have suffered the same sort of experience, ask them to make a similar record
Ask any witnesses to do the same
Talk to your parents and decide to whom to make a formal complaint. You should at least report it to your club (ideally the Child Protection Officer)
What you should definitely not do:
Do not wrongly complain if nothing happened
Do not exaggerate if something did happen
Do not ignore behaviour that makes you uncomfortable
Do not keep to yourself what happened
Do not delay before complaining
Do not agree to hush up or hide what happened
Do not be afraid or embarrassed to tell your parents or a friend
In all cases if you are not sure what to do you can gain help from the NSPCC 24 hour telephone Child Helpline on 0800 800 500
ANNEX C ­ VOLUNTEER REFERENCE FORM
Personal Profile Form

To be completed by all new volunteers/trainers/managers wishing to help in the running of Derby Royals Football Club. 
1. Personal Details

Title: ______ Forename: _______________ Surname: __________________ 

Date of Birth: _________ Telephone No (incl STD code):___________________

Address: