MNJFC – Safeguarding and Club Welfare

FA Safeguarding

a.         Every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football.

b.         The Football Association recognizes its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is determined to meet its obligation to ensure that those clubs and organizations providing football opportunities for children and young people do so to the highest possible standard of care.

c.         These procedures apply to anyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. For example, volunteers in clubs, referees, and club officials, helpers on club tours, football coaches and medical staff. The Football Association will consider, having taken advice, whether anyone who has a previous criminal conviction or caution for offences related to the abuse of children or young people, violence or any sexual offences should be excluded from working with children and young people. The position is re-enforced by UK legislation and guidance.

d.         The Club's welfare policies are published under the cover of Milton Nomads Milton Nomads Junior Football Club (Incorporating Sport nomenclature) Constitution, and Governance, Codes of Conduct and Best Practices.

Milton Nomads Junior Football Safeguarding Policy

The club recognizes that every player and volunteer within the club should be able to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. Therefore MNJFC accepts and fully supports The F.A. and N.S.P.C.C. Child Protection Policy and will implement the following:

a.             Every manager and /or coach will attend the Three-Hour Workshop on Child Protection as part of their formal qualification.

b.             Every adult involved in managing an age group will have completed The Self Declaration Form in accordance with League Rules.

c.             Any allegation of abuse and /or disclosure will be treated in confidence and will be initially investigated by the Club Welfare Officer as recommended by the FA Safeguarding Unit and Best Practice. Depending on the outcome of the investigation outside agencies may be involved.

d.         Milton Nomads equally ensures that the Welfare and Safety of all adult volunteers is protected and of primary consideration.

Membership may be suspended pending the outcome of any investigations. The Club Welfare Officer will treat all allegations seriously and with urgency, and in accordance with procedures set down by the FA, the appropriate government agency or prevailing authority.