Dear Hon Secretary
A number of clubs are applying for U17’s to play senior rugby, and it is only fair that we ensure clubs know that we will be undertaking Safeguarding checks on those that apply. These will include, if you have a Safeguarding Officer who has attended an In Touch Course and a recent Play it Safe Course. ALL Coaches have a current DBS. Some may ask if this includes senior coaches, the answer is yes if they are involved with ANY Age Grade rugby (including Colts). We will also review your club's current position to all coaches having attended a Play it Safe course and that you completed the National Safeguarding Audit last season.
This will continue to bring our standards of Safeguarding within Yorkshire to an even higher standard that what we have already.
I thank you for your support and the hard work that clubs are already doing in this area.
Yours in Rugby
Andy Pollard
Safeguarding Manager
Yorkshire RFU
Email: safeguarding@yorkshirerfu.co.uk