and creating safe environments in rugby union whether as a parent, coach, spectator or club official.

All should operate within an accepted ethical framework and demonstrate exemplary behaviour to both safeguard children and protect all personnel from allegations of abuse or poor practice.

Children, which is anyone, must be cared for in the correct manner, as set out in the RFU Safeguarding Policy.

To view the England Rugby Safeguarding Policy

https://www.englandrugby.com/governance/safeguarding

To view our Club Safeguarding Policy this is published in our Handbook