Safeguarding

This page outlines all information relating to Safeguarding at Priory Pumas.

Committee Members

 

Codes of conduct are in place for players, parents, and coaches

The wellbeing enjoyment and safety of players is of the most importance

Respect and discipline to teammates and opponents and coaches.

Play to rules. The aim to help build social skills and confidence, health, and fitness.

The expectations are:

  • Respect to others
  • Good time keeping
  • Be appropriately dressed (coaches/players)
  • The wellbeing, safety and enjoyment placed above winning
  • Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
  • Parents, Managers, Coaches not to enter field of play unless permission given by officials or the coach in charge of the session
  • Ensure activities are age appropriate for abilities. Applaud effort and good play as well as success
  • Coaches and parents to avoid shouting from side lines, telling players "what to do" although positive encouragement is welcomed
  • Remembering children play for fun. For them it's about tomorrow

 

“Whistle-blowing”

Whistle-blowing can be used as an early warning system or when it’s recognised that appropriate actions have not been taken. This approach or policy is adopted in many different walks of life.

It is about revealing and raising concerns over misconduct or malpractice within an organisation or within an independent structure associated with it.

Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague can also use whistle-blowing by calling 0800 169 1863 and asking for The FA's safeguarding team, or via email on safeguarding@TheFA.com.

Alternatively you can go direct the Police or Children’s Social Care and report your concerns there, or to the Child Protection in Sport Unit via cpsu@nspcc.org.uk or the NSPCC Helpline via 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk

You can also make a report at a Child Exploitation & Online Protection advisor at the National Crime Agency via https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre.

 

Respect & Safeguarding

Plenty of resources and tutorials can be found on the FA’s website.

 https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/respect

 https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/safeguarding