Introduction
The safeguarding of children and young people is the responsibility of every adult in football. Stoke Hill Juniors has a responsibility to play its part in ensuring it provides an experience that is fun, encouraging and safe for everyone. It is therefore essential that Stoke Hill Juniors AFC has a Safeguarding Children Policy.
This policy needs to be embraced and understood by club members so that it becomes part of the club’s way of thinking and working on a daily basis. By building the essence of the policy into Stoke Hill’s management, daily and weekly running of activities, we'ill be developing a best practice approach, which will benefit everyone involved with the club.
A club which is child-centred is more likely to have a well run and friendly environment which attracts more members.
Stoke Hill Juniors AFC full policy (4.5MB)
Stoke Hill Juniors AFC respect policy (0.6MB)
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Safeguarding Children
Creating fun, safe football environments is central to safeguarding children.
Most children and young people have a fantastic experience through football – but sadly, some don't. This might be down to over-competitive parents and coaches shouting and constantly criticising them from the sidelines – the kind of behaviour that the Respect programme is designed to address. Or it might be due to some other kind of abusive behaviour towards them.
Safeguarding Children is everyone's responsibility and having welfare officers in all clubs and leagues with youth teams is crucial to The FA’s simple three part approach to safeguarding. This includes:
• Getting the right people involved – carrying out references and CRB checks
• Creating a safe environment - codes of conduct, education and best practice
• Promoting clear systems - to deal with any concerns - policy and procedures
Useful Downloads
Safeguarding Children & Young People in Football (2.9MB) Developing a club Safeguarding Children policy (182KB) Club anti-bullying policy (278KB) Developing a club Safeguarding Children template (89KB)