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Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding is a more descriptive method of the work involving the safety of children and adults.

Safeguarding Children and WOW Courses

Calling all YOUTH clubs who have yet to get themselves prepared for season 2008/ 2009- In line with the new legislation Derbyshire County FA will be organising a Safe Guarding Children Workshop and a Welfare Officer Workshop in October 2008. More details will follow.

For Your Information: -

Government legislation has implemented the Safe Guarding of Children/Vulnerable Adults Act to take effect from September 1st 2008. In order for this Association & its members to comply with that act, each non-open aged club will be required to have in place a Club Welfare Officer by the time of affiliation for season 2008-2009 (1st June 2008) The appointed CWO will needs to have the following: -

  • Accepted CRB Disclosure Number through The FA
  • Safe Guarding Children Workshop certificate through The FA
  • Welfare Officer Workshop through The FA.

Safeguarding Children and WOW Courses

Calling all YOUTH clubs who have yet to get themselves prepared for season 2008/ 2009- In line with the new legislation Derbyshire County FA will be organising Safeguarding Children and a Welfare Officer Workshops throughout the 2008/09 season.

Safeguarding Children Course (£25) 

Thursday 16 October 2008
Pride Park, Derby. 6.30pm-9.30pm

Welfare Officer Workshop (£10)

Thursday 23 October 2008
Pride Park, Derby. 6.30pm-9.30pm

Contact Cath on 01332 361422 or by email cath.morton@derbyshirefa.com for a booking form