We still have around 10% of current Welfare Officers who need to attend the required training, time is running out for people to access the workshops and I am concerned that this may hamper affiliations and the start of the new season. Every welfare officer and club secretary have been sent a number of letters relating to this but there are still a few who have not attended a workshop!!
To be nominated as a Club Welfare Officer for season 2009/2010 you must ensure that you have the following credentials:
An FA CRB Disclosure
You have attended an FA Safeguarding Children Workshop.
**Please note that a CRB disclosure must be processed by The FA, if you have a CRB due to the work that you do you will need to process another as they are not portable. Similarly, if you have safeguarding training as part of your employment training you will still need to complete an FA Workshop so that you can be nominated**
Failure to adhere to these requirements may effect your clubs affiliation and fixtures at the start of next season.
If you would like to have further information on Workshops and Welfare queries please contact Paul Milne via e-mail paul.milne@birminghamfa.com or 0121 357 4278 (option 1)