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Anti Bullying Policy

Anti Bullying Policy

 The FA Charter Standard ANTI-BULLYING POLICY  FOR FOOTBALL CLUBS 

 STATEMENT OF INTENT We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and  safe environment for all of our members so they can  participate in football in a relaxed and  secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is  unacceptable at our club. If bullying does occur,  all club members or parents should be able to tell  and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly  and effectively. We are a TELLING club. This means  that anyone who knows that bullying is happening  is expected to tell the club welfare officer or any  committee member. 

 OBJECTIVES OF THIS POLICY • All club members, coaches, officials and parents   should have an understanding of what bullying is • All club members, officials and coaching staff   should know what the club policy is on bullying,   and follow it when bullying is reported • All players and parents should know what the club   policy is on bullying, and what they should do if   bullying arises • As a club we take bullying seriously. Players   and parents should be assured that they   would be supported when bullying is reported • Bullying will not be tolerated 

 WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person. Bullying results in pain and distress to the victim. Bullying can be: • Emotional being unfriendly, excluding   (emotionally and physically), sending hurtful   text messages and tormenting, (e.g. hiding   football boots/shin guards, threatening gestures) • Physical pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or   any use of violence • Racist racial taunts, graffiti, gestures • Sexual unwanted physical contact or sexually  abusive comments • Homophobic because of, or focussing on the  issue of sexuality • Verbal name-calling, sarcasm, spreading  rumours, teasing. 

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO RESPOND TO BULLYING? Bullying hurts. No one deserves to be a victim of bullying.  Everybody has the right to be treated with respect.  Individuals who are bullying need to learn diff rent ways  of behaving. This club has a responsibility to respond  promptly and effectively to issues of bullying.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS POLICY • All club members, coaches, officials and parents   should have an understanding of what bullying is • All club members, officials and coaching staff   should know what the club policy is on bullying,   and follow it when bullying is reported • All players and parents should know what the club   policy is on bullying, and what they should do if   bullying arises • As a club we take bullying seriously. Players   and parents should be assured that they   would be supported when bullying is reported • Bullying will not be tolerated. 

SIGNS AND INDICATORS A child may indicate by signs or behaviour that he or she  is being bullied. Adults should be aware of these possible  signs and that they should investigate if a child: • says he or she is being bullied • is unwilling to go to club sessions • becomes withdrawn anxious, or lacking   in confidence • feels ill before training sessions • comes home with clothes torn or training  equipment damaged • has possessions go “missing” • asks for money or starts stealing money  (to pay the bully) • has unexplained cuts or bruises • is frightened to say what’s wrong • gives improbable excuses for any of the above. IN MORE EXTREME CASES • starts stammering • cries themselves to sleep at night or has nightmares • becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable • is bullying other children or siblings • stops eating • attempts or threatens suicide or runs away. These signs and behaviours may indicate other  problems, but bullying should be considered a  possibility and should be investigated.

PROCEDURES 1. Report bullying incidents to the Club Welfare Officer  or a member of the clubs committee or contact the  County FA Welfare Officer. 2. In cases of serious bullying, the incidents will be  referred to the County FA Welfare Officer for advice  and possibly to The FA Case Management Team. 3. Parents should be informed and will be asked to  come in to a meeting to discuss the problem. 4. If necessary and appropriate, the police will  be consulted. 5. The bullying behaviour or threats of bullying must  be investigated and the bullying stopped quickly 6. An attempt will be made to help the bully (bullies)  change their behaviour. 7. If mediation fails and the bullying is seen to continue  the club will initiate disciplinary action under the  club constitution. 1. The County FA Welfare Officer should always be  informed and will advise on action to be taken where  appropriate. 2. It is anticipated that in most cases where the  allegation is made regarding a team manager, official  or coach, The FA’s Safeguarding Children Education  Programme may be recommended. 3. More serious cases may be referred to the Police  and/or Children’s Services. 

 PREVENTION 1. The club will have a written constitution, which   includes what is acceptable and proper behaviour for   all members of which the anti-bullying policy is   one part. 2. All club members and parents will sign to accept the  constitution upon joining the club. 3. The Club Welfare Offi cer will raise awareness about  bullying and why it matters, and if issues of bullying  arise in the club, will consider meeting with members  to discuss the issue openly and constructively. This policy is based on guidance provided to  schools by KIDSCAPE. KIDSCAPE is a voluntary  organisation committed to help prevent child  bullying. KIDSCAPE can be contacted on 0207  730 3300 or you can access their website via  www.kidscape.org.uk. You may also wish to access any of the  following websites designed to give advice and  guidance to parents and children who are faced  with dealing with bullying: www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk www.stoptextbully.com www.bullying.co.uk  We would like to thank the Amateur Swimming Association who have shared their Anti-Bullying  Policy for Clubs on which this recommended FA  Club Anti-Bullying Policy has been developed.  

 RECOMMENDED CLUB ACTION If the club decides it is appropriate for them to deal with the situation they should follow the procedure outlined below: 

 1. Reconciliation by getting the parties together.  It may be that a genuine apology solves the  problem. 2. If this fails/not appropriate a small panel  (made up from Chairman, Club Welfare Officer,  Secretary,committee members) should meet  with the parent and child alleging bullying to get  details of the allegation. Minutes should be taken  for clarity, which should be agreed by all as a  true account. 3. The same three persons should meet with the  alleged bully and parent/s and put the incident  raised to them to answer and give their view of  the allegation. Minutes should again be taken  and agreed. 4. If bullying has in their view taken place the  individual should be warned and put on  notice of further action i.e. temporary or  permanent suspension if the bullying continues.  Consideration should be given as to whether  a reconciliation meeting between parties is  appropriate at this time. 5. In some cases the parent of the bully or bullied  player can be asked to attend training sessions,  if they are able to do so, and if appropriate. The  club committee should monitor the situation for  a given period to ensure the bullying is not being  repeated. 6. All coaches involved with both individuals should  be made aware of the concerns  and outcome of  the process i.e. the warning. 
















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