CHILDREN

Children are allowed to play in the Swindon and District League.

Transporting Children Procedures
 

In the first instance, the club recommends that all children are transported by their parents/guardians to events away from the club. If parents/guardians choose to arrange transport with another adult then they should inform the club of these arrangements and drivers must ensure that there are a minimum of 2 adults in the car.

Transporting children to League matches (eg. Swindon and District League)

The club recommends that all children are transported by their parents/guardians to events away from the club. If parents/guardians choose to arrange transport with another adult then there should be 2 adults in the car and the parent must notify Pewsey TC’s Welfare Officer, Debbie Crapper (debbie.crapper@googlemail.com) of the arrangement.

Transport arranged by Pewsey TC

If Pewsey TC is arranging transport to another venue then the club will ensure that:

  • Parents are informed of the reason of the journey, destination and who the driver will be
  • Parents complete and return a Consent and Emergency Contact Form, see appendix 1. The driver must have a copy of this with them at all times.
  • There are two adults in the car
  • Children are seated in the back of the vehicle at all times
  • If children are a mixture of male and female then where possible the adults will be as well
  • In the case of a breakdown/emergency the breakdown/emergency procedure will be followed – see Breakdown/Emergency Procedure.
  • The driver has:
    •  valid and appropriate driving license
    • DBS check is mandated for coaches
    • Correct insurance
    • MOT certificate
    • Compliant with laws on seatbelts and restraints

Transporting Children - Breakdown/Emergency Procedure

  • Ensure the safety of all passengers
  • Contact the emergency services or breakdown/recovery where appropriate
  • Contact emergency contact for each child and inform them of:
    • What has happened
    • Where you are
    • What you expect to happen next
    • Who is with you
    • How they can contact you
    • When you will update them on the situation
  • Contact a club official and make them aware of the incident and what you have done
  • Place the child at the centre of all the decisions you make