Dear CBSMs
We are pleased to confirm that registrations for the virtual RFU Safeguarding Conference, taking place on Saturday 12th July 2025, are now live and can be made via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Qdw9qLIT7O80WxWEbOm-w#/registration. Click here for Agenda

This year, the virtual conference being held primarily for yourselves as CBSMs and club safeguarding officers, is also open (but not limited) to committee members, coaches, referees, and volunteers involved in our sport. The agenda for the day including main timings is attached - there will be two main sessions from external speakers, CPSU and NWG, and we will provide a season overview session ourselves.

All CSOs and Safeguarding Assistants for age grade clubs have been emailed directly via GMS to promote the conference to and register, but we would be grateful if, in your capacity as CBSMs, you are able to please promote the conference to your clubs, CBs, and networks. We have included the following short communication that might be useful for you to be used in emails, WhatsApp, website announcements, or social media posts:

Calling club safeguarding officers/assistants, committee members, coaches, officials, and volunteers: The RFU Safeguarding Conference is being held virtually on Saturday 12th July 2025, including guest speakers from the CPSU and NWG. Further details including the agenda and to register can be accessed via this Zoom link - please book your place ASAP as spaces are limited!

If you have any questions about the conference, please let us know, and we look forward to seeing you all virtually on the day!

Kind regards
RFU Safeguarding Team