Safeguarding

SoccerstarsUK are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately and sensitively.

Everyone working at SoccerstarsUK has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully aware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

All staff are alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and will refer concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead using the agreed safeguarding procedures.

SoccerstarsUK ensures that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults (vulnerable groups) have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices which include Enhanced Criminal Record Checks and reference checks.

Whistle-Blowing

Whistle-blowing in a safeguarding context means revealing and raising concerns over misconduct or malpractice within an organisation, or within an independent structure associated with it.

It can be used as an early-warning system or when it is recognised that appropriate actions have not been taken. This approach or policy is adopted in many different walks of life.

Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague’s conduct towards a child or young person can also use whistle-blowing by calling 0800 169 1863 and asking for The FA’s safeguarding team, or via email to: safeguarding@thefa.com.

Useful Resources

The FA has released a document entitled ‘Keeping Football Safe and Enjoyable’, which outlines the safeguarding work being done right across football.

Contact Us

Designated Safeguarding Officer
Chris Broadhurst
01332 368000
footie@soccerstarsuk.co.uk