Larkview FC is a football club operating in Dublin. Larkview FC offers sporting activities to children and young people from the age of 4-18.
Larkview FC is committed to safeguarding children by working under the guidance of our Safeguarding Policies and procedures. Our volunteers and employees working with our children and young people, seek to create a safe and fun environment for children and young people to participate in their sport.

Principles to Safeguard Children from Harm

This statement recognises that in accordance with legislation and the requirements of the FAI Rulebook, FAI Child Welfare and Safeguarding policy and other FAI policies and procedures that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. Larkview FC is established on the following core principles:
 The needs of the child
 Integrity and Respect
 Environment
 Equality
 Fair play
 Welfare and Safety

These underlying principles underpin our rules, policies and procedures to ensure that when children participating in our activities, they do so, as far as is practicable, in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Larkview FC's has completed a written Risk Assessment document which indicates the areas of potential risk of harm, the likelihood of the risk occurring, and gives the required policy, guidance or process documents required to alleviate these risks. The list of risks identified are contained in the following categories: Club and Coaching Practices; Complaints & Discipline; Reporting Procedures; Use of Facilities; Recruitment; Communications and General Risk of Harm. The list of procedures for managing these risks are available on request. The Risk Assessment was undertaken on 1st August 2019.

Larkview FC Child Safeguarding Statement has been developed in line with requirements under the Children First Act 2015, (the Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017), and Tusla's Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice).

In addition to the procedures listed in the Larkview FC Risk Assessment document, there are further procedures that support our intention to safeguard children while they are availing of our activities. Larkview FC has the following procedures in place as part of our Safeguarding Policies:

Procedures for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers
Code of Conduct for Coaches, Parents and Players
Anti- Bullying Policy
Complaints, Disciplinary, Appeals Policy and procedure for reporting of child welfare concerns to Statutory Authorities

All procedures and policies listed are available to view or download here

For further information on this Child Safeguarding Staement please contact:
Elaine Smith, Children's Officer for Larkview FC

childrensofficer@larkviewfc.com

Mark Caslin, Juvenile Chairperson
juvenilechairperson@larkviewfc.com

Larkview FC is committed to best endeavours to implement this Child Safeguarding Statement and the accompanying child welfare safeguarding policies and procedures. The intention is to keep children safe from harm while participating in our activities. This Child Safeguarding Statement will be reviewed on an annual basis or as determined by legislation.
This statement has been published on the Larkview FC website and displayed in a prominent place on the premises.

It has been provided to all volunteers, staff and any other persons involved with the service. It is readily accessible to parents and guardians on request. A copy of this Statement will be made available to Tusla and members of the public if requested.

For further information on FAI Child Safeguarding Statement, please refer to Child Welfare Safequardinq Policy or Safeguarding Guidance for Children & Young People in Sport.