Club Welfare
Safeguarding Children
Robin Hood Colts Football Club acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person (under the age of 18) who has been entrusted to its care, and is committed to working to provide a safe environment for all members. We subscribe to The Football Association’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures and endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained in that document. The FA's child protection regulation is binding on everyone working at our club whether in a paid or voluntary capacity.
Four Key Principles
The child’s welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration
All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation
All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and their parents or carers is essential.
Every adult involved in our club has a part to play in safeguarding the welfare of our junior members by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying.
The Role of the Club Welfare Officer
Robin Hood Colts FC has appointed a Club Welfare Officer (CWO) in line with The FA’s role profile. Our CWO has a professional background in child welfare and has completed the FA child protection and best practice workshop. The CWO is the first point of contact for all club members and parents or guardians regarding concerns for the welfare of any child or young person. He will liaise directly with Nottinghamshire FA Child Protection Officer and will be familiar with the procedures for referring any concerns.
His primary function is to play a proactive role in increasing an awareness of good practice amongst club members. Our CWO is..
Russ Grimwood
07734 479 084
rustygoat@tiscali.co.uk
