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The vast majority of volunteers will help out through their genuine desire to see children or their particular organisation develop. Unfortunately a small minority of others will join an organisation or club as an opportunity to gain access to children and create an air of acceptability about their role and therefore justifying their close contact with children. Having clear recruitment procedures reduces the risk of someone targeting a club or organisation to gain access to children.

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It is sometimes appropriate and necessary to have direct physical contact with children in order to develop their skills in a safe environment. Coaches and volunteers should never engage in inappropriate contact such as touching of groin, genital areas, buttocks, breasts, or any other part of the body that might cause a child distress or embarrassment. Physical contact should be in an open environment with the permission and understanding of the participant.

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Clubs should provide guidance to everyone associated with club about social media use. This could be as simple as adopting the National Governing Body’s guidance or the club could seek guidance from external organisations. See the General section of the Safeguarding 1 Refresher for contacts and advice.