Safeguarding Policies
Click here to view our Safeguarding Children Policy
Click here to view our Matchday Safeguarding Policy
Click here to view our Whistleblowing Policy
Important Contact Details
If you have any concerns or queries relating to safeguarding in rugby union, please contact us. All safeguarding referrals, feedback or general enquiries should go to [email protected]. We will ensure to respond to your email as quickly as we can. The RFU offers a 24 hour child protection line – 0208 831 6655. Please leave a message and a member of the Safeguarding Team will respond.
Leicester/ Leicestershire 24/7, 365 days per week Leicester contact and referral service for concerns that a child under 18 is suffering or at risk of significant harm.
- Leicestershire County Council, 0116 305 0005, [email protected]
- Leicester City Council, 0116 454 1004, [email protected]
- Rutland County Council, 01572 758407, [email protected]
If you believe that a child is in immediate danger you should call the police on 999.
- LADO Leicester (Local Authority Designated Officer- allegations against staff, volunteers, carers)
- When to contact the Police: 999
- Police Non Emergencies: 101
- NSPCC
- Harmful Sexual Behaviour project: 0844 892 0273
National Contacts
- Police (Non-emergency 101)
- CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre
- Professionals Online Safety Helpline – 0844 381 4772 www.saferinternet.org.uk/helpline
- Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) – www.iwf.org.uk
- Safer Internet Centre – [email protected]
- Childline – 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
- HM Government (advice on protecting children from radicalisation for parents, teachers and leaders) www.educateagainsthate.com
- NSPCC Harmful Sexual Behaviour project: 0844 892 0273
Useful websites
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) – www.ceop.police.uk / www.knowaboutcse.co.uk
NSPCC – 24 hour Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk
WOMENS AID - 24 Hour Helpline: 0870 2700 123
UNICEF – Support Care Team 0300 330 5580 (Mon – Fri 8am-6pm). If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call 999. www.unicef.org.uk