The RFU are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk within rugby union. Please visit our website for all our guidance, policies and procedures.

England, United Kingdom
Joined July 2015
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This week, find out what to do when... your child wants to join social media. Use our article for what to consider: ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/… Know more about how each social media platform works with Internet Matters guides: internetmatters.org/advice/a… #CEOPWTDW @IM_org
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How much do you know about the @RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF)? To help us understand awareness levels of the charity amongst our community, please share & complete this short survey ⬇️ survey.alchemer.eu/s3/907045… When you do, you can also be entered into a prize draw to win an @EnglandRugby shirt signed by the 2025 England Men’s XV Summer Tour Squad. Thank you! #rugbyfamily
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As the summer holidays approach, remind children and young people that there are help and support services available to them if they need it, over the summer and all year round.
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We’re creating new safe sport tools for parents, but first, we need to hear from you! Find out more about our parent focus groups below 👇 kyniskaadvocacy.com/research…
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If a young person you work with tells you they have lost a loved one, it can be hard to know how to respond. Here you can find practical tips and advice that can help. Share this new resource with your colleagues. youngminds.org.uk/profession…
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A huge thank you to all the speakers and attendees who made today's seminar such a success! 🙏 We’re deeply grateful to Lydia Banerjee and Mhairi Maclennan for sharing their invaluable insights on trauma-informed approaches in safeguarding and investigations within sport. A big thank you to our attendees as well for engaging with such an important topic. Your participation and commitment to creating safer spaces in sport are truly appreciated. We’re excited to continue working together to foster emotional safety, empower survivors, and build more effective, trauma-informed processes. #TraumaInformed #SafeguardingInSport
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HEADCASE posters and pitch side action cards are now available from: firstaid4sport.co.uk/RFU/HEA… These resources contain the key messages clubs and teams need to be aware of in recognising and managing suspected concussions.
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#Shore is our website, designed especially for young people with concerns about sexual thoughts or behaviour. We have updated our chat hours for the festive season and will be closed on: ➡️ 24, 25, 26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025 For more info: shorespace.org.uk/i-need-hel…
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Is it time to restock your club first aid kits? We've worked with FirstAid4Sport to create rugby specific first aid supplies to equip your 1st aiders with everything they need to provide pitch side 1st aid. 👀Access the RFU landing page here: ➡️firstaid4sport.co.uk/RFU
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Join the team from Proactive to hear about the concussion tracker module and have the opportunity to ask questions to its creators. Access the webinar here: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup…
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Most unregistered age grade rugby players are now beyond the 45 day deadline outlined in RFU Regulation 15 🚨 All players from U6 to U18 must be registered on the Game Management System (GMS) ✅ Ensure your club operates within regulations ⬇️

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Check out the Ask RugbySafe video series which contains short videos providing information on RugbySafe topics. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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👀Have you applied for the Volunteer Recruitment Programme yet? Helps your club: 🏉Create new opportunities to recruit volunteers 🏉Raise awareness of volunteer opportunities 🏉Embed volunteer management 🚨Apply before the 22nd November⬇️

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🚨 New Resource Alert! 🚨 📢 Calling all frontline practitioners 📢 Yesterday we launched our brand new support intervention tool: POWER (Path of Wellness, Empowerment & Recovery). With the support of @HFCglobal we have created a free resource that addresses some of the recovery needs of a child harmed by Technology-Assisted Child Sexual Abuse that is accessible, age relevant, trauma focused, and ultimately one that does no further harm to the child. POWER has been produced by professionals who have years of experience working with trauma and in collaboration with those with lived experience. It will enable practitioners who work directly with children and young people to focus on the child’s individual recovery needs. The first of it's kind resource is made up of a range of targeted sessions including topics such as: victim blaming, coping with an image being out there and financially motivated sexual extortion. Find out more here: mariecollinsfoundation.org.u… #MCFPower
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🚨 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀🚨 Our latest article explores the benefits and potential dangers of hidden Apps, providing crucial tips for parents and carers to navigate the new Apple iOS and Android 15 update. Sign up for Safer Schools NI today: hubs.li/Q02Vt9-k0
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🏉England Rugby and Scouts have today announced a partnership aimed at equipping young people with essential life skills through the power of rugby. ⭐️Scouts can now earn a Physical Activity badge sponsored by @EnglandRugby! Get involved: bit.ly/3BByDHS Read more⬇️

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NEW PARENTS IN SPORT PODCAST - 'The positives and perils of perfectionism' Former professional cricketer Lewis Hatchett joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the positives and perils of perfectionism and what we should be looking out for in helping to support our young performers. buff.ly/3Z7RuUN
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Our next Time2Learn webinar can help you learn about disordered eating, and the role that you can play in spotting the signs As a coach, you’re in a great place to support your participants, as well as other people affected 🤝 Book your place 👉 bit.ly/3XwuJc0
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An inspiration in mixed ability sport🏉 Meet Ahsan, who began playing for the Bumbles at @BEESRUGBY 🐝and is now a trainer for International Mixed Ability Sport. He was recently awarded Coach Core Graduate of the Year Apprenticeship Award. 🏆

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Uninvited feedback like 'You need to work on this' can crush a conversation and a child. Give feedback without rupturing relationships. Take the Frequency quiz to check your impact. Links in bio. #ParentingTips #PositiveFeedback #ChildDevelopment #ParentingSkills
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