This policy, together with the accompanying guidance notes and training programme, is a clear and unequivocal statement of intent that demonstrates our commitment to all of our young people, their families, our staff, our funders and supporters and all of the other key stakeholder partners from across the communities within which we work. The development and communication of this policy is once again a clear step in providing everyone working as part of the Cruz Sports Coaching team with a clear understanding of what is expected from them when working with our young people. To ensure awareness and understanding of the changes to the policy and the practical application of it to working practices at all levels, there is an up to date programme of comprehensive training and development in place for all paid and voluntary members of our team. The Board of Trustees also ensures that we not only continue to charge our team of people with employing all of the good practice guidelines and principles set out within the policy at all times, but also look to continue to develop and improve our policies and practices by constantly reviewing and updating our procedures as and when legislation or other reasons require it.

I would like to thank everyone for their continued commitment to the development of this core piece of our work. I set down the challenge to everyone involved with Cruz Sports Coaching to embrace the principles set out within it and continue to provide the highest quality safe, effective and child-friendly environments within which our young people can reach their potential.