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Warwick District Council and Greater Warwickshire Sport are working with a number of sports clubs in the area to improve and develop their junior sections. Part of this process has involved the introduction of an accreditation scheme called ‘Sport England Clubmark’. Sport England Clubmark is a cross-sport recognition of sports clubs that are committed to providing a safe and effective, child friendly environment.
Once accredited the clubs with Club Mark will be recognised and promoted in order for parents, teachers and carers to be confident in encouraging young people to join these clubs.
We would encourage anyone involved with looking after young people to consider a Sport England Club mark club as the best option for children to enjoy and develop their sport in a safe environment. For a list of accredited clubs visit the Greater Warwickshire Sport Website.
We would recommend that before sending your child to any sports clubs you ask the following questions:
- Does the club have a separate junior section and membership ?
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Is the club affiliated to the National Governing Body ?
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Are the coaches qualified ?
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Have all the coaches and volunteers been through a Criminal Records Bureau check ?
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Have coaches and volunteers received child protection training ?
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Does the coaching and competition take place at safe venues ?
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Does the club have first aid equipment at all coaching and competition ?
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Does the club have public liability insurance ?
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Are there competitive opportunities for my son / daughter to take part in ?
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What opportunities are there for my son / daughter to progress through the club ?
As well as these questions we would also advise that you meet coaches and volunteers and stay and observe the coaching and competition, before your child joins a new club.
By doing this you are not only ensuring the safety of your own child but also ensuring that clubs continue to improve and develop and continue to provide a safe, effective, club friendly club environment.
For further information on club mark and a list of accredited clubs visit the Greater Warwickshire Sport website.
For further information for clubs, coaches, parents and young people on a range of child protection issues in sport visit the Child Protection in Sport Unit website.
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