Our Welfare Policy
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 everyone involved in football.
Westenders FC recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all it's children and young people by seeking to protect them from harm, neglect or bullying. We are committed to working to provide a safe environment for all children and young people to participate in the sport to the best of their abilities.
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
Welfare Team
Nicky Sanders
Club Welfare Officer
Email: welfare@westendersfc.com
All our volunteers go through the FA First Aid & Safeguarding training
and are FA-DBS checked.
Contact
If you are worried about a child, it’s vital you report your concerns.
Doing nothing is not an option. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please contact 999
For all other concerns, please contact the Club Welfare Officer
Alternatively, you can get in touch directly with
Hertfordshire FA’s Safeguarding Department
Email: safeguarding@hertfordshirefa.com
Tel: 01462 650215