Safeguarding
As an England Football Accredited Club, Bedford Ladies and Girls Football Club acknowledges our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person and are committed to providing a safe environment for all. We recognise that a child is anyone under the age of 18 and subscribe to The Football Association’s (The FA) Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures.
The club have Club Welfare Officer - Sylvia Thomas - who is the first point of contact for all parents/carers and club officials regarding concerns about the welfare of any child or young person.
You can contact the Club Welfare Officer by emailing [email protected], or you can reach out to any of the coaches or club officials who can provide further contact details.
The club have Club Welfare Officer - Sylvia Thomas - who is the first point of contact for all parents/carers and club officials regarding concerns about the welfare of any child or young person.
You can contact the Club Welfare Officer by emailing [email protected], or you can reach out to any of the coaches or club officials who can provide further contact details.
Policies
The club have a number safeguarding related policies, using the FA templates. Links to additional FA guidance are also listed.
| Safeguarding Policy -Youth - Feb 23 |
| Safeguarding Policy - Adult Teams with Under 18s - Feb 23 |
FA Guidance - The FA provides a comprehensive list of best-practice guidance notes:
www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/section-11-the-complete-downloads-directory
The FA’s Grassroots Code is a national behaviour standard designed to unite participants and to create safer, more respectful and more enjoyable environments. This is done by setting out five simple Standards of Behaviour: Enjoy the Game, Give Respect, Be Inclusive, Work Together, and Play Safe. These standards apply to players, coaches, parents, spectators and volunteers, helping clubs build consistent culture and expectations across every team.
www.englandfootball.com/participate/behaviour/The-Grassroots-Code
www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding/section-11-the-complete-downloads-directory
The FA’s Grassroots Code is a national behaviour standard designed to unite participants and to create safer, more respectful and more enjoyable environments. This is done by setting out five simple Standards of Behaviour: Enjoy the Game, Give Respect, Be Inclusive, Work Together, and Play Safe. These standards apply to players, coaches, parents, spectators and volunteers, helping clubs build consistent culture and expectations across every team.
www.englandfootball.com/participate/behaviour/The-Grassroots-Code
Other Policies
| Health and Safety Policy May 2020 |
| Code of conduct May 2020 |
| Equality Policy - Feb 23 |
| FA Football Leadership Diversity Code - Feb 23 |
| Privacy Statement May 2020 |
