Swords Celtic’s
Children’s Officer is Eddie Darcy (contactable at phone 01 8406305)
On all away trips, there is a designated Head of Delegation who has
overall responsibility for the player’s well being, behaviour and accommodation
arrangements. S/he will also act as the designated child protection officer for
trips and all concerns or complaints should be submitted to her/him.
In the event that the
complaint refers to this person, players can approach any member of staff of
their choice and they can be assured that their concerns will be dealt with in
an appropriate manner.
Parents/guardians and players are also advised that they can raise
concerns with the FAI National Children’s Officer, who can be contacted at
087-9691422.
Parents/guardians and
players inhibited for any reason in reporting any incident internally or unhappy
with the internal response, can also report concerns to their local Health
Board, who have statutory responsibility for safeguarding and protecting the
welfare of children here in Ireland.
The first priority is
that no player will be exposed to unnecessary risk in accordance with the
fundamental principle that the welfare of the child is the first and paramount
importance.
All allegations of
child abuse will be managed in accordance with Government Guidelines as outlined
in “Children First”, National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of
Children.
In keeping with best
practice standards, a parent/guardian consent form is required for all
activities relating to the participation of your son/daughter/child in your
care, whilst in the care of Swords Celtic.
Eddie Darcy, Child
Protection Officer
Pat Lynch, Schoolboy
Club Chairman
Joe Mc Namara,
Schoolboy Club Secretary
Club Statement on Child Protection Policy
Swords Celtic F.C. is committed to providing a
safe and positive environment for all our members participating in the club's
activities. The safety and welfare of each child will be our first priority and
will supersede all other considerations. The club will ensure that this policy
is incorporated into all clubs policies and activities and that every
coach/manager within the club is familiar with the policy and principles that
underpin it. It is the duty of all adults involved in or supporting the club to
ensure that this policy is followed at all times. We should all work together to
create and maintain a positive atmosphere.
The
club will have the principle of 'fair play' as its core ethos. Fair play is
about much more than just rules. It relates to the creation of a positive
atmosphere in our club, which will be friendly to all (members and guests) and
allow everyone to enjoy all aspects of the game.
Children’s Policy
When people talk about Child Protection they tend
to do so in an atmosphere that can be somewhat cautious. Child protection
policies should not necessarily cause worry for members. A large part of this is
practical common sense and, in a way, it merely sets out a structure to inform
how we as a club should behave towards our younger members. The Children’s
Policy document should be seen as the club formally setting out the behaviours
and standards that we expect from all involved in our club from our senior
members, coaches, parents.
To
protect the integrity of this policy it is important that the policy itself is
not abused in any way such as to get at any club member because of personality
differences or where there is a disagreement over 'footballing' matters, as
these should be addressed in another format.
Where any action or unacceptable behaviour is witnessed immediate intervention
should be taken if this is necessary. If immediate intervention is not necessary
the manager's attention should be brought to the situation at the first
opportunity. Managers should bring all complaints received to the attention of
the relevant club official.
Remember at all times that we are all volunteers doing our best and that
sometimes we get things wrong. We should all try to be positive at all times and
accept that difficulties have to be addressed in an open, positive, and
respectful way.
Children are most perceptive and can pick up the nuances and body language used
by adults so we should at all times ensure that where complaints arise they are
dealt with away from the children where possible.
A
copy of the complete Swords Celtic Child Protection Policy Document can be
obtained from the Child Protection Officer, Eddie Darcy at any time. Simply ask
any club official for a copy and Eddie will gladly give you a copy.
We
do not link or associate children’s names with any pictures on this website.
When you look at a squad photo and players names on a team page - the names ARE
NOT in sequence with their location in the photo, they are intentionally in
different a order!
