Here at Gillingham Town Youth Football Club our number one concern is the safety and welfare of the children who play for the club and the adults who work with them.
All our teams have coaches with a valid DBS check, an FA approved emergency first aid qualified first aider and have all coaches have attended the FA Safeguarding Children workshop. These are updated and refreshed periodically in line with FA guidelines.
The Club’s Welfare Officer (CWO) is Matt Ward
Email address: welfaregtyfc@gmail.com
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If you have any concerns about the welfare of any child at the club please contact the CWO.
What does a Club Welfare Officer do?
Club Welfare Officers have two key roles:
To be informed and aware of the league or club’s responsibilities when running football activities for children and young people e.g., ensuring these responsibilities are well understood by others and developing best practice processes.
Helping league and club personnel understand their ‘duty of care’ towards children and young people e.g., ensuring all relevant people complete The FA’s ‘Safeguarding Children’ training programme, helping to make sure trips away are organised properly and managing the roll out of FA CRB checks.
The Club Welfare Officer sits on the Club Committee and knows all of the Club’s coaches and managers.
If the CWO is unavailable there are listed below some alternative contact details:
Senior Safeguarding Lead: Kevin Pike
Kevin.Pike@dorsetfa.com or 01202 688270/ 07903 574657
Or any member of the clubs’ committee who will be available to discuss issues and concerns you may have.
In an emergency child welfare situation we would encourage you to contact the police.
Email: safeguarding@thefa.com
24-Hour Helpline: NSPCC/FA Helpline - 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Emergency: 999 (Police or Children's Social Care)
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