Woodloes Juniors
Football Club
Child Protection Policy
kim
Brandrick child protection officer
Woodloes Juniors
Football Club (WJFC) acknowledges its role and responsibilities towards every child and young person who has been entrusted
into its care.
We subscribe to the Child Protection Procedures and Practices contained
in the handbook published by The Football Association (FA) in November 2000, and endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained
in the document.
Every child
or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and
be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football.
The FA recognises its responsibility to safeguard
the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect and
bullying. It is determined to meet it s obligations to ensure that those clubs and organisations providing
football opportunities for children and young people do so, to the highest possible standards of care. (Appendix
1 – The Football Association Regulation)
These procedures apply to anyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. For example volunteers in clubs,
referees, club officials, helpers on club tours, football coaches and medical staff.
The FA will consider, having taken advice,
whether anyone who has a previous criminal conviction or caution for offences related to the abuse of children or young people,
violence or any sexual offences should be excluded form working with children and young people. This position
is re-enforced by UK
legislation and guidance.
In order to meet
the objectives set out above WJFC has appointed a nominated contact, who will be the first point of contact in our aim to
work with football partners at a national and local level to ensure that we deliver a quality service to the community.
He/she has attended
the FA’s 3 hour Child Protection and Best Practices Workshop; and will undertake further training with other members
of the club as appropriate.
All members of our club who will have access
to children and young people, within the context of current legislation and guidance, will comply with FA advice on screening
and vetting.
Further advice on Child Protection
matters can be obtained from:-
The FA
NSPCC Child Protection 24 hour Helpline 0808
800 5000
The Birmingham County Football Association’s
Child Protection Officer, whose details can be found in the County
Handbook.
