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Safeguarding

Safeguarding children in football

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1: Football's safeguarding framework

Overarching policies, procedures and regulations


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2: Reporting concerns

The FA referral form and how to report your concerns


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3: Safer recruitment and DBS Checks

Recruiting advice, who needs a DBS Check and how to get one


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4: Safeguarding training

The FA courses and re-certification


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5: The Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) network

Roles, responsibilities and guidance for those in post


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6: Safeguarding in the digital world

Club websites, digital communications with children and staying safe online


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7: Children and young people (under-18s)

Children’s rights and guidance for clubs on safeguarding deaf and disabled under-18s


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8: Parents and carers

Playing your part – questions you should ask


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9: Support for adult survivors

Guidance, support and reporting abuse


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10: Safeguarding adults in disability football


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11: The complete downloads directory

All the guidance notes in one place


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12: Other key safeguarding organisations

Contact information


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