SAFEGUARDING
YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST
We believe that involvement in Trust activities must never leave participants open to any form of abuse. We have comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures in place which meet the requirements of the football bodies and statutory authorities.
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By adhering to our policies, procedures and recommended standards we enable children, young people and vulnerable adults to participate in Trust activities in a welcoming, safe, fun and inclusive environment.
English Football League (EFL)
Here are the details I have found for the EFL: The EFL Safeguarding team can be contacted by emailing Safeguarding@efl.com or by calling 01772 325490 for advice, to raise a concern or to help you get in touch with your Club’s Safeguarding Team.
The FA
The Football Association is English football’s governing body. Visit their website to learn more about safeguarding in football www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding. Safeguarding concerns can be reported to The FA’s Safeguarding Team by emailing safeguarding@thefa.com
Think you know it
Visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk for advice on internet safety and safe surfing. You can contact them confidentially if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, if you are worried about somebody else or to report online abuse.
Childline
Childline is a free and confidential service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday. They are available any time, day or night. You can contact them by phone, by email or through their 1-2-1 counsellor chat service. Visit their website for further advice or support www.childline.org.uk.
NSPCC
Adults can contact the NSPCC helpline by calling 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk to get advice or share their concerns about a child, anonymously if they wish. Trained professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Emergency
In an emergency and/or if someone is in immediate danger, call the Police on 999 (101 for non-emergencies).