Safeguarding
The safeguarding of your children is extremely important to us all at GARFC. All of our volunteers have up to date training ensuring that Gillingham Anchorians Youth and Mini rugby complies with all relevant child safeguarding rules and regulations.
Safeguarding Officer
Our club’s safeguarding officer is Tony Shand. If you would like to report any issue relating to safeguarding of players or coaches please feel free to contact him by clicking here to fill out a contact form direct to Tony via our Senior Club site.
Copies of our safeguarding policies
We understand you may want to double and triple check that we have these things in place because what’s more precious than the safety of your child, so here are copies of our safeguarding policies!
You can also read more information and advice regarding LGBT young people in rugby and promoting an inclusive rugby environment, please visit NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit. As a club, we want all children and young people to feel included.
We also have a handy information booklet from England Rugby which may answer any questions you have!
Worried about a child or young person?
Members of the public and professionals can phone 01634 334466 or use the 24 hour emergency number 03000 419 191. You can also call NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, Child Line on 0800 1111 or Medway Police on 01622 690 690 to report any concerns you may have about the safety and well-being of a child.
Here’s a handy link from the NSPCC for your own learning - What is child abuse?