Child Welfare

Pitstone and Ivinghoe Junior Football Club place the utmost importance on the issue of child protection. We believe that all children have the right to participate in their sport in a safe and enjoyable environment where they are protected from any form of abuse.

All of our coaches and managers have undertaken a Child Protection workshop as part of their Level 1 Coaching Certificate and in addition we have a designated Child Welfare Officer, Elaine Wilson, who can be contacted via this website at elainewilson@pandifootball.net or by telephone on 01296 662885. We also have a Deputy Child Welfare Officer, Charlotte Brooks, who can be contacted via this website at charlottebrooks@pandifootball.net or by telephone on 01296 662805. If you have any concerns at all, whether you are a player, parent, manager or friend, please do not hesitate to contact either Elaine, Charlotte or one of the helplines listed below. You will be listened to very carefully and we will take immediate action to investigate any problems raised.

Please click here to see the Pitstone and Ivinghoe Child Welfare Policy.

Documentation

The following documentation is available for download:

• Guidance on taking photographs of children
• Goal post safety policy
• Dealing with an accident
• Accident report form

Useful Points of Contact

The FA / NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000

This is a helpline that the FA has set up in conjunction with the NSPCC to provide a 24 hour free and confidential service to anyone who has Child Protection concerns that they wish to discuss.

Child Line 0800 1111

This offers confidential 24 hour telephone advice to children who are being bullied, abused or who are at risk in any way.

Child Protection in Sport Unit 0116 234 7278/7280

A central point for sports organisations in relation to Child Protection in sport.

FA County Child Protection Officer 01367 242099

Websites

www.TheFA.com/Goal

The FA website which provides all of the latest information and best practice guides on Child Protection issues.

www.self-help.org.uk

This is a free online specialised child protection resource which provides a general list of 1,000 self-help organisations in the UK.

www.sportprotects.org.uk

This is the website for the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU). This organisation is a registered charity funded by the NSPCC and Sport England and is designed for use by anyone involved in sport or child protection.