Child Protection Policy

The FA Child Protection Policy Statement as adopted by Appleton AFC

• Appleton AFC supports the FA's Whistle Blowing Policy.  Whereby, any adult or young person with concerns about an adult in a position of trust with football can 'whistle blow' by contacting the FA safeguarding Team on 0800 169 1863, by writing to the FA Case Manager at The Football Association, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ or by emailing  or alternatively by going direct to the Police, Children's Social Care or the NSPCC.
  Appleton AFC encourages everyone to know about the FA's Whistle Blowing Policy and to utilise it if necessary.

• Appleton FC understands that every child or young person, defined, as any person under the age of 18, who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse.

• This is the responsibility of every adult involved in football.
• Appleton FC recognises 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 organisations providing football opportunities for children and young people do so, to the highest possible standard of care. (Appendix 1 Football Association Regulation)
• These procedures apply to anyone involved with Appleton Football Club whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. For example, volunteers, referees, and club officials, helpers on club tours, football coaches and medical staff.
• Appleton FC embraces the policy that it will consider, having taken advice, whether anyone who has a previous criminal conviction or caution for offences related to the abuse of children or young people, violence or any sexual offences should be excluded from working with children and young people. This position is re-enforced by UK legislation and guidance. Appleton FC will support this by ensuring all Managers & Coaches of youth teams will undertake a CRB check through the Football Association.

The FA Child Protection Policy

(b) Club Objectives 

Are to:

• Promote the awareness of club officials, parents and supporters towards the protection of the children involved from any actual or possible abuse
• Comply with rules set down by the League and the Football Association
• Promote best practice and encouragement at all times
• Put the safety and needs of the children first

(c) Club Policy 

• To promote the appropriate training methods to the relevant age group.
• To ensure all equipment complies with all safety standards.
• To promote positive and ethical behaviour from Club Officials, Parents and Supporters.
• To give the same protection and respect to all children no matter whether a club member or not.
• To encourage all Club Officials, Parents and Supporters to be positive and constructive at all times in relation to children’s performance.
• To recognise the need to confront and eliminate any form of abuse, be it Verbal, Physical, Emotional or Neglect.
• To record and act upon any reports of actual or potential Child Protection issues.
• To take all-reasonable steps to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children.

(d) Adherence

• All club officials shall agree to abide by and adhere to the Child Protection Policy as specified by the FA and applied within the Rules and Constitution of the Club.