Please attend The FA’s Safeguarding Children Workshop to gain further knowledge on dealing with a concern.
Pages 20-39 of The FA’s Safeguarding Children and Young People in Football guidance give information on dealing with a concern. Please find the link below:
Safeguarding Children Policy Procedures.pdf
The main points to remember are that:
- The child’s welfare is paramount
- Reassure the child, don’t make promises of confidentiality or outcome, keep questions to a minimum
- Know who else can help you as there is support within football and in the community
The following people/organisations may help you deal with a concern:
- The Club Welfare Officer
- The Youth League Welfare Officer
- Catherine Larner, County Welfare Officer (01903 753547 / 07525 667076)
- The FA Case Management Department (0844 9808200)
- The Police
- Children’s Services
- The FA/NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000
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