REPORTING SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS 

Please remember that if a child or young person is in immediate danger then ALWAYS call 999.

Please direct your query to Safeguarding@BirminghamFA.com where a member of the Safeguarding Team will pick up your query within five working days.

Cases are dealt with on a priority basis, so timescales may vary. You can also call the Safeguarding Team via 0121 357 4278 and select Option 1. If a child is in immediate danger of serious harm or has been left alone, dial 999 immediately and let the operator know that it is a possible child protection issue.

For all DBS queries and non-urgent concerns, please contact Support@BirminghamFA.com and a member of the team will respond to your query.

Other Related Organisations who can assist in reporting concerns:

• CPSU (Child Protection in Sport Unit)
• Childline
• CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)
• NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
• Sporting Chance Clinic

Useful Resources

• Safeguarding - Let's make football safe, not sorry
• Information and support for individuals receiving a disclosure
• Information for those against whom a complaint has been made
• FA – How to report Safeguarding Concerns