Safeguarding
Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone involved in football including parents and carers, coaches and spectators.
The club uses FA certified coaches and operates a very strict code of conduct and child protection policy. All coaches, managers and volunteers are strictly vetted against the FA DBS to be a part of the club.
We all have a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and adults at risk by seeking to protect them from all forms of abuse and poor practice.
The FA provides a range of courses for those involved in football, including parents and carers, to help understand what to look for, to raise awareness and to learn about what to do.
We encourage all our parents and carers to complete this free course.
Who to talk to
If you want to talk to someone about any concerns, you can:
1.
Talk to our Club Welfare Officers
Katie Balsom
Call 07853 045222
Email →
Marian Allen
Call 07825 287086
Email →
2.
Contact the Kent FA Safeguarding Team by emailing Safeguarding@KentFA.com or call 01622 792140 (9am – 5pm Monday – Friday)
3.
Email the FA Safeguarding Team safeguarding@TheFA.com
4.
Call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000
If it is an emergency because a child or children are at immediate risk, then call the Police on 999.
Want to learn more?
The FA website has a range of information, advice and support regarding safeguarding and welfare for everyone involved in the game.
