Birmingham FA - developing football for everyone
Governance - safeguarding the game

Downloads

Click on the links to view and print off useful documents to help support your work to make football a safe, enjoyable environment for all.

Advice and Support

For individuals receiving a disclosure
For those who have experienced abuse
Information for those against whom a complaint of poor practice has been made
Celebrating football through photographs and video
Overuse Injuries & Playing Time Advice
Pregnancy Guidelines - for players
Pregnancy Guidelines - for officials
Names on shirt - guidelines
Online SCW Recertification documents

Safe Recruitment

Volunteer Reference Form
Appointing a Club Welfare Officer
CRB Advice to Clubs Appointing a Club Welfare Officer
Selection of Volunteers

Trips and Tournaments

Sample Risk Assessment form: minibus
Clubs Annual Membership, Information and Consent form
Club Risk Assessment form
Event Registration form
Safe Away cards
Events Specific Consent form
Emergency Procedures guidance      
Travel Trips and Tournaments Advice

Policies and Procedures

Safeguarding Children and Young People in Football
Safeguarding Children Policy Template
Club Anti-Bullying Policy

Supporting Documents for Club Welfare Officers
 
Club Welfare Officer Roles and Responsibilities   
Choosing a Club for your Child   
Photography Guidelines    
Stay Safe Have Fun     
Club Safeguarding Policy

Leagues

Appointing a Youth League Welfare Officer           
Youth League Welfare Officer - Roles and Responsibilities

Social networking sites and electronic communications

Guidance for Parents and Carers         
Communicating responsibly with Young Leaders, Coaches and Refreees under 18 
Guidance for under 18s
Running a website Do's and Dont's 
Responsible use of Social networking sites
Using texts and emails to under 18's do's an donts
Social networking, websites, mobile phone and email communications