On this page, you will find out how to report safeguarding concerns, the names of the club's Welfare Officers and how to get in contact with them.

You will also find contact details for expert safeguarding guidance and copies of supporting documents.

How to Report Safeguarding Concerns

If you are worried about a child, it’s vital you report your concerns. Doing nothing is not an option.

It’s also important you stay calm, and if any child is present, reassure them they are not to blame. But don’t make promises of confidentiality or outcome.

There are five ways to report a concern:

• To our club Welfare Officer

• To our Cheshire FA Designated Safeguarding Officer

• By emailing The FA Case Management Safeguarding Team at Safeguarding@TheFA.com

• If urgent and you cannot contact your club, or County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer, you should call the NSPCC 24 hour helpline on 0808 800 5000

• If it is an emergency because a child or children are at immediate risk, then call the Police or Children’s Social Care in our area.

Your Club Welfare Officers are:

Spencer Griffin - Cheshire Blades childwelfare@cheshireblades.co.uk 07834066195

Nadine Crane - Cheshire FA safeguarding@cheshirefa.com
Cheshire FA Safeguarding

Expert Safeguarding Guidance

Childnet: https://www.childnet.com/ Call 020 7639 6967
NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/  Call 0808 800 5000 or if U18 0800 1111
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/  Call 0800 1111
CEOP: CEOP Safety Centre

Documents

The FA Anti-Bullying Policy

Grassroots Safeguarding Policies and Procedures