Safeguarding is about doing things the right way, doing things properly. It's about allowing children to enjoy the game without abuse of any kind. That means bullying, physical, emotional or sexual abuse and neglect.
The FA and the OFA believe football can have a powerful positive influence on children. But that means everyone involved in football must take on the responsibility of looking after those children that want to play the game.
Safeguarding Children Workshops
What are they?
These are three hour workshops which aim to encourage a safer environment for everyone. You will be encouraged to discuss some of the most important Safeguarding Children issues in football. The aim is to explore what appropriate and inappropriate behaviour looks sounds and feels like. Clear guidance is given on best practice in football and on what actions should be taken if there are worries about the welfare of a child or young person.
Why are they important?
Football, like any activity with children and young people, can and does attract people who wish to abuse their power over children. Sometimes this is sexual and sometimes it is physical or emotional and may include bullying or racist abuse.
Some people will have been coached or trained or brought up to think that shouting and even hitting children is acceptable in football. This workshop confirms that bullying and abuse in any form is unacceptable and we all have a legal and moral responsibility to be aware of and look out for children in our care.
How do I get on one?
Contact us for a full range of courses that are running and we can direct you to the nearest one. The cost, which includes delivery by an FA accredited Tutor, a comprehensive resource pack and a certificate of attendance, will be in the region of £18-28.