Child Protection
and
Equalities
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Child protection is an increasingly
important issue in all activities involving
children. Perhaps the most common reaction among
adults asked to attend a child protection event
for the first time is: "But it's all a bit
exaggerated, isn't it?". The simple fact is that
every week throughout the season, millions of
children are involved in football training and
football events – and tens of thousands of
adults are also involved. Child Protection is
high on the F.A's agenda. The goal is to have
someone at every club in the country aware of
child protection amd best practice. This means
raising awareness, educating and at times trying
to change attitudes to make sure everyone
working with young people in football puts the
youngsters first.
The issue of equality is also gaining
in importance. We are lucky enough to live in a
richly multicultural society. Everyone should
have access to sport, regardless of gender, age,
race, ability, faith or sexual orientation. We
need to show respect for the differences we
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We continuously monitor and recommend
updates on qualifications for our coaches,
managers, referees, first aiders and regular
helpers.
We offer our own 'in house' soccer parent
workshop to encourage parents to make a positive
contribution to their child's love of sport.
Currently this will be offered annually as part
of the new recruits orientation.
All of our coaches and managers are CRB
checked and have been cleared by the FA.
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