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​Club Welfare

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As an 3 Star Accredited Club, child welfare & safeguarding is at the heart of what we do.

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Sevenoaks Town FC Directors and Trustee's are responsible for the Club’s compliance with the child protection and welfare issues that are related to running a youth football club.

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The Club Welfare Officers are responsible for the welfare and safeguarding of all our club members. Three of the club's codes relate specifically to club welfare issues:

• Safeguarding Children Policy

• Child Protection Policy

• Complaints and Disciplinary Procedure

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All team managers and coaches must complete the following before taking charge of a team:

• valid Enhanced DBS check

• have or be working towards a minimum FA Introduction to football coaching qualification

• FA Safeguarding Children Training

• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football 

• Player Welfare *seniors teams only 

• Safeguarding Adults *senior teams only

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​​​​​The club has four Welfare Officers 

 Board Champion -Paul Lansdale - 07876444274

 Sean Jarvie

 Shannon Hyner

 Darron Mace

Jennifer Mason 

You can also email welfare@sevenoakstownfc.co.uk

 

​​​FA Respect​

As an FA Charter Standard Community Club, we expect the highest standards of conduct from our players, parents and supporters.

We are passionate supporters of the FA Respect campaign.

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FA Whistleblowing Policy​

Any adult or young person with concerns about an adult in a position of trust with football can ‘whistle blow’ by contacting The FA Safeguarding Team on 0800 169 1863, by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ, by emailing safeguarding@thefa.com or alternatively by going direct to the Police, Children’s Social Care or the NSPCC.

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