Safeguarding at NC

The FA seeks to do everything it can to support a safe and enjoyable framework for football

This means, if standards ever fall short with poor practice or unacceptable behaviour, there’s a framework in place to make sure we can deal with it. By reporting a concern you can help us make sure that the youth game stays safe and strong.

Anyone who has a concern about the welfare of a child or the behaviour of an adult towards a child or young person under 18 years of age in football, is required to report it.

Your Club Welfare Officer is Vicki Tranter Contact: victoria.tranter@shropshirefa.com 07719047701

Full Safeguarding contacts at Shropshire FA

What is the FA Whistle Blowing Policy If you feel that a Safeguarding concern has not been taken seriously, you should Whistle blow to our Shropshire FA Whistle Blowing Officer Andy Weston or contact The FA Safeguarding Team at Safeguarding@TheFA.com

Concussion is a relatively common injury in football.

That’s why everyone who takes part in football needs to know four things: • What concussion is • How you recognise it • What to do if a player is concussed • How to manage a player’s return to training/playing You can read more about all these aspects in England Football's comprehensive guidelines. In addition, we strongly recommend you spend 20 minutes taking the online free concussion guidelines course provided by England Football Learning, the education arm of England Football.

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Off-Field Discrimination Reporting Message from Conor Brown and Jarnail Singh For the 2023/24 season, there will be a new reporting mechanism for off-field discrimination that anyone can use, should they be a victim or witness of discrimination. The link can be found here -

HERE Once a report is submitted, the relevant County FA Discipline Officer is informed immediately.

About the course Unfortunately, a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone.

This learning is designed to help you to recognise an SCA and respond appropriately.

One in 12 men and one in 200 women are affected by colour blindness, and The Football Association has published guidance notes on the condition to raise awareness of its impact on football.

FA Guidance UEFA Booklet

best practice Over the years The FA has been asked for advice and guidance to help clubs create fun, safe and inclusive environments.

This advice the form of Guidance Notes, available to download in themed-sections of this website.

Reporting Safeguarding Concerns If you ever have a concern about a child or ‘adult at risk’, hear a rumour or are told a secret about a child’s welfare or see behaviour where a child or ‘adult at risk’ seem to be at risk of harm

YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTY TO REPORT IT To your Club or League Welfare Officer OR to us here at Shropshire FA To our Designated Safeguarding Officer Victoria Vespa (DSO) 01743362769 / 07918764766 - safeguarding@shropshirefa.com Senior Safeguarding Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer Andy Weston 01743362769 - safeguarding@shropshirefa.com Deputy Senior Safeguarding Lead Zoe Griffiths 01743362769 / 07368528519 - safeguarding@shropshirefa.com

Reporting Safeguarding Concerns If it is urgent and you cannot contact the individuals above, please call NSPCC 24hour helpline on 0808 169 1863 If the child or adult at risk is at immediate risk or danger, please call: 999 Police/Ambulance Whistle Blowing: If you feel that a Safeguarding concern has not been taken seriously, you should Whistle blow to our Whistle Blowing Officer Andy Weston or contact The FA Safeguarding Team at Safeguarding@TheFA.com

Reporting Safeguarding Concerns Concerned about something or someone? IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY RIGHT NOW, CALL 999 Otherwise, for non-emergency situations - for the Police dial 101, for health and medical issues dial 111 Telford and Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership - We are all responsible for reporting concerns about a child's welfare. Don't wait until you're certain, if you are worried about a child, call Family Connect now: 01952 385385 option 1 01952 676500 (out of hours)

Concerned about an adult?

Shropshire Council First Point of Contact. This service handles concerns and safeguarding calls for vulnerable adults.

0345 678 9044

Concerned about a child?

Shropshire Council First Point of Contact. This service handles concerns and safeguarding for children.

0345 678 9021

SAFEGUARDING COURSES Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Take our courses and learn how to implement best practices.

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