Wellington AFC is proud to be a three-star FA Accredited Club and, as such, places great emphasis on safeguarding.
Our Welfare Officer is Colin Waller – email colin.frproducts@btinternet.com or telephone 01823 667411.
POLICIES
To see our Safeguarding Declaration (Youth Football), CLICK HERE.
To see our Anti-Bullying Policy, CLICK HERE.
To see our Child Protection Policy, CLICK HERE.
WHISTLEBLOWING
Whistle-blowing can be used as an early warning system or when it’s recognised that appropriate actions have not been taken. It is about revealing and raising concerns over misconduct or malpractice within an organisation or within an independent structure associated with it.
- If you believe a situation has not been properly addressed
- If you feel a child or children remains at risk of harm
- Contact The FA via: Safeguarding@thefa.com
- Or contact the NSPCC Helpline via 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk
USEFUL WEBSITES
Child Protection in Sport Unit
Childline
Sporting Chance
https://www.sportingchanceclinic.com/
CEOP
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
NSPCC
Here are other safeguarding-related FA documents …
Football Safeguarding Framework
Reporting Concerns
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/section-2-reporting-concerns
Safer Recruitment & DBS Checks
Safeguarding Training
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/section-4-safeguarding-training
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding in the Digital World
Children & Young People (U18’s)
Parents & Carers
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/section-8-parents-and-carers
Support for Survivors
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/section-9-support-for-survivors
Safeguarding Adults in Disability
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/section-10-safeguarding-adults
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