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SAFEGUARDING

We are committed to ensuring that all children who participate in football in Newport do so in a fun, safe and positive environment. The Newport Junior Football league believes that every adult has a legal and moral responsibility to protect children in football from abuse.

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To ensure that safeguarding is embedded into our football culture,

  • Each football club must carry out FAW Safeguarding Policy, Practices & Procedures,

  • Work in partnership with agencies such as the Child Protection in Sports Unit to ensure our we meet the necessary safeguarding standards.

  • Have implemented a safeguarding structure and safeguarding focal points at all levels of the game. It is a requirement for all clubs, Leagues and Area Associations to have a registered Safeguarding officer who has completed safeguarding training.

  • Work in partnerships with agencies to ensure that information and training opportunities are available for everyone in Welsh football.

  • Signpost to agencies who can provide specialist guidance and support.

  • Developed a complaints procedure to enable clubs to deal with concerns regarding poor practice. Concerns can be escalated to Leagues, Area Associations and the FAW.

  • Have implemented procedures to deal with high risk cases and liase with Police and Local Authorities to ensure measures are put in place.

  • Developed Codes of Conducts for players, coaches, parents and referees.

  • Provided best practice guidelines. 

  • Developed a safeguarding website to ensure all stakeholders have access to safeguarding information and requirements.

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All Small-Sided and Junior Football Clubs are expected to:

  • Have a registered Safeguarding Officer in place at all times who has completed Safeguarding Training and read over the FAW Safeguarding Policy and all safeguarding guidance. 

  • Meet accreditation requirements before they can be provided with clearance to operate.

  • Follow the correct recruitment process, such as ensuring all volunteers are DBS checked, have the necessary training for their role, are registered on the COMET system.

  • Implement Code of Conducts for their members.

  • Educate members on best practice guidelines.

  • Ensure there is a club complaints procedure in place.

  • Deal with low level concerns such as poor practice. 

  • Inform the FAW of any high level concerns such as allegations of abuse.

  • Ensure player welfare is paramount. 

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