Club Welfare / Safegaurding

Brighouse Juniors F.C. adheres to the F.A. (Football Association) Safeguarding Policy


This statement is derived from the FA policy. Every child and young person who plays football should be able to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football, including parents and spectators. The Football Association recognizes its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is determined to meet its obligation to ensure that those clubs and organizations providing football opportunities for children and young people do so, to the highest possible standard of care.

The key principles underpinning this Policy are that:

  • The child’s welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration
  • All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual identity
  • All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
  • All officials associated with Brighouse Juniors F.C. are required to have a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check to confirm their suitability to work with children
  • The CRB check administrator is Helen Moon 
  • All individuals undertaking the Level 1 Football Coaching course complete a section on Child Protection within the course

The Club Welfare Officer for Brighouse Juniors F.C. is: Helen Moon Tel: 01484 721865

If any person has Safegaurding concerns with respect to Brighouse Juniors F.C, please ring Helen in confidence. The concerns will be relayed to the West Riding F.A. Child Protection officer who will advise on what further action needs to be taken, in accordance with the FA policy.

A full copy of the FA Child Protection policy can be obtained by contacting the F.A. on 0800 085 0506 or via the Internet: www.theFA.com/Goal