Policies2

Club Policies

Below is a list of all the club policies adopted and endorsed by Mount Nod Junior football club,

Please take the time to read them.

Here is the index of order:

1. 2012/13 Season Club Summary

2. Club Constitution

3.Mount Nod JFC Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers/Spectators

4.Mount Nod JFC Code of conduct for players

3.Mount Nod JFC Code of Conduct for Coaches

5.Mount Nod JFC Code of Conduct for Team Officials

6.Mount Nod JFC Anti-Bullying Policy

7.Mount Nod JFC Safeguarding Children Policy

1. 2012/13 Club Summary

Introduction

We continue to provide football playing opportunities for young children in our local community. Currently we have

five teams in four age groups. We have now started a soccer school on Saturday mornings, where over 100

children have registered their interest. This provides further opportunities for all those in primary years from

reception year upwards.Our teams play at Jardine Cresent. Recent improvements led by the Football Association

are making the game more enjoyable and also safer. These changes are communicated to us from Birmingham

County FA via the John Bryan Coventry Minor League that we are affiliated to.We have seen an increase in the

costs needed to run our teams and our club, such as the costs of registering the club with the county FA, the costs

of registering the teams with the League and compulsory personal accident insurance.

Progress during the previous season

Our series of written policies continue to cover codes of conduct for players, parents/ carers/ spectators, coaches

and team officials, as well as a Safeguarding Children Policy.Respect barriers allow everyone to have a clear view

of each pitch and encourage better spectator behaviour.We are refurbishing our club house. Our tea bar now sells

a range of football related merchandise at very reasonable prices.We have paid for five more coaches to become

FA Level 1 qualified, which will make a significant contribution to the development of our children.

Looking ahead

Last season we purchased a set of lightweight full size goals for our older teams to use. Our dedicated managers

are carrying out much needed work on the far pitch to make it better to play on. Next season we look forward to

welcoming four new teams along with Level 1 qualified managers – all from our soccer school initiative. The Dads

vs Lads match has now become an annual event and we have a trophy that will be presented to the winners each

year.This season we hope to run a mums match too.

Financial

Playing football costs money. There are significant costs involved for our teams and also for our club, only some of

which are covered by the subscriptions that we collect. We continue to control costs by negotiating keen deals for

many of our kit and equipment purchases, as well as for our trophies, which are always impressive.Some of our

teams have attracted local sponsorship from generous local businesses and individuals.

We also raise money from our presentation evening and from a bonus ball competition that we run each week.

Whatever we raise helps to offset the costs that we incur as a club and mean that we do not burden each player

with the total cost involved in playing a game of football. As a rule of thumb for every £1 collected we spend £2 on

running our club. Our tea bar continues to raise valuable money this season.

Club committee

For the 2012/2013 season we have a strong management team within our club to support the magnificent work of

our team managers, their assistants and their various helpers. We are grateful to them all.

Chairman: Phil Gillon

Secretary: John O’Neill

Soccer School Director: John McDevitt

Treasurer: Cheryl Fahy

Welfare Officer: Lesley Proctor

John O’Neill

2. Club Constitution

Mount Nod Junior Football Club

Club Rules:

1. Name The club shall be called Mount Nod Junior Football Club (the "Club")

2. Objectives

The objectives of the Club shall be to provide facilities, promote the game of Association Football, to arrange

matches and social activities for its members and community participation in the same.

3. Status of Rules

These rules (the "Club Rules") form a binding agreement between each member of the Club.

4. Rules and Regulations

(a) The members of the Club shall so exercise their rights, powers and duties and shall, where appropriate use

their best endeavours to ensure that others conduct themselves so that the business and affairs of the Club

are carried out in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association Limited ("The FA"),

Birmingham County Football Association to which the Club is affiliated ("Parent County Association") and

Competitions in which the Club participates, for the time being in force.

(b) No alteration to the Club Rules shall be effective without prior written approval by the P C A.

The FA and the Parent County Association reserve the right to approve any proposed changes to the Club Rules.

Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination Policy as shall be in place from time to time.

Managers will be mindful of the effects that social media (Facebook and similar applications) can have on our

reputation and the dangers it can pose when communicating with young people. Inappropriate use of such communication

methods may result in investigation proceedings and possible disciplinary action being taken against offending individuals

5. Club Membership

(a) The members of the Club from time to time shall be those persons listed in the register of members

(the "Membership Register") which shall be maintained by the Club Secretary.

(b) Any person who wishes to be a member must apply on the Membership Application Form and deliver it to the Club.

Election to membership shall be at the discretion of the Club Committee and granted in accordance with the anti

discrimination and equality policies which are in place from time to time. An appeal against refusal may be made to the

Club Committee in accordance with the Complaints Procedure in force from time to time. Membership shall become

effective upon an applicant’s name being entered in the Membership Register.

(d) The FA and Parent County Association shall be given access to the Membership Registon demand6. Annual Membership Fee

(a) An annual fee payable by each member shall be determined from time to time by the Club Committee and set at a level that

will not pose a significant obstacle to community participation. Any fee shall be payable on a successful application for membership

and annually by each member. Fees shall not be repayable.

(b) The Club Committee shall have the authority to levy further subscriptions from the members as are reasonably necessary to

fulfil the objectives of the Club.

7. Resignation and Expulsion

(a) A member shall cease to be a member of the Club if, and from the date on which, he/she gives notice to the Club Committee of

his/her resignation. A member whose annual membership fee or further subscription is more than two (2) months in arrears shall be

deemed to have resigned.

(b) The Club Committee shall have the power to expel a member when, in its opinion, it would not be in the interests of the Club for

them to remain a member. An appeal against such a decision may be made to the Club Committee in accordance with the

Complaints Procedure in force from time to time.

(c) A member who resigns or is expelled shall not be entitled to claim any, or a share of any, of the income and assets of the Club

(the "Club Property).

8. Club Committee

(a) The Club Committee shall consist of the following Club Officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and

Minutes Secretary and up to 5 other members, elected at an Annual General Meeting.

(b) Each Club Officer and Club Committee Member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the next Annual General

Meeting ("AGM") unless otherwise resolved at an Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM"). One person may hold no more than

two positions of Club Officer at any time. The Club Committee shall be responsible for the management of all the affairs of the

Club. Decisions of the Club Committee shall be made by a simple majority of those attending the Club Committee meeting.

The Chairperson of the Club Committee meeting shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie. Meetings of the Club Committee

shall be chaired by the Club Secretary or in their absence the Treasurer. The quorum for the transaction of business of the Club

Committee shall be three.

(c) Decisions of the Club Committee of meetings shall be entered into the Minute Book of the Club to be maintained by the Club

Secretary.

(d) Any member of the Club Committee may call a meeting of the Club Committee by giving not less than seven days’ notice to all

members of the Club Committee. The Club Committee shall hold not less than four meetings a year.

(e) An outgoing member of the Club Committee may be re-elected. Any vacancy on the Club Committee which arises between

AGMs shall be filled by a member proposed by one and seconded by another of the remaining Club Committee members and

approved by a simple majority of the remaining Club Committee members.

(f) Save as provided for in the Rules and Regulations of The FA, the Parent County Association and any applicable Competition,

the Club Committee shall have the power to decide all questions and disputes arising in respect of any issue concerning the

Club Rules.

(g) The position of a Club Officer shall be vacated if such person is subject to a decision of The FA that such person be

suspended from holding office or from taking part in any football activity relating to the administration or management of a

football club.

9. Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings

(a) An AGM shall be held in each year to:

(i) receive a report of the activities of the Club over the previous year;

(ii) receive a report of the Club’s finances over the previous year;

(iii) elect the members of the Club Committee; and

(iv) consider any other business.

(b) Nominations for election of members as Club Officers or as members of the Club Committee shall be made in writing by the

proposer and seconder, both of whom must be existing members of the Club, to the Club Secretary not less than 21 days before

the AGM. Notice of any resolution to be proposed at the AGM shall be given in writing to the Club Secretary not less than 21

days before the meeting.

Secretary of a requisition in writing, signed by not less than five members stating the purposes for which the Meeting is

required and the resolutions proposed. Business at an EGM may be any business that may be transacted at an AGM.

(d) The Secretary shall send to each member at their last known address written notice of the date of a General Meeting

(whether an AGM or an EGM) together with the resolutions to be proposed at least 14 days before the meeting.

(e) The quorum for a General Meeting shall be three.

(f) The Chairperson, or in their absence a member selected by the Club Committee, shall take the chair. Each member present

shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple majority. In the event of an equality of votes the Chairperson

of the Meeting shall have a casting vote.

(g) The Club Secretary, or in their absence a member of the Club Committee, shall enter Minutes of General Meetings into the

Minute Book of the Club.

10. Club Teams

At its first meeting following each AGM the Club Committee shall appoint a Club member to be responsible for each of the Club’s

football teams. The appointed members shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the team. The appointed members shall

present to the Club Committee at its last meeting prior to an AGM a written report of the activities of the team.

Each team shall keep detailed records of which players participated in every game. These records shall be kept for a minimum

of three years.

11. Club Finances

(a) A bank account shall be opened and maintained in the name of the Club (the "Club Account"). Designated account signatories

shall be the Club Chairperson, the Club Secretary and the Treasurer. No sum shall be drawn from the Club Account except by

cheque signed by two of the three designated signatories. All monies payable to the Club shall be received by the Treasurer

and deposited in the Club Account.

(b) The Club Property shall be applied only in furtherance of the objects of the Club. The distribution of profits or proceeds arising

from the sale of Club Property to members is prohibited.

(c) The Club Committee shall have the power to authorise the payment of remuneration and expenses to any member of the Club

(although a Club shall not remunerate a member for playing) and to any other person or persons for services rendered to the Club.

(d) The Club may provide sporting and related social facilities, sporting equipment, coaching, courses, insurance cover, medical

treatment, away-match expenses, post match refreshments and other ordinary benefits of Community Amateur Sports Clubs as

provided for in the Finance Act 2002.

(e) The Club may also in connection with the sports purposes of the Club:

(i) sell and supply food, drink and related sports clothing and equipment;

(ii) employ members (although not for playing) and remunerate them for providing goods and services, on fair terms set by the Club

Committee without the person concerned being present;

(iii) pay for reasonable hospitality for visiting teams and guests; and

(iv) indemnify the Club Committee and members acting properly in the course of the running of the Club against any liability incurred

in the proper running of the Club (but only to the extent of its assets).

(f) The Club shall keep accounting records for recording the fact and nature of all payments and receipts so as to disclose, with

reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position, including the assets and liabilities of the Club. The Club must retain its

accounting records for a minimum of six years. Each team will keep detailed records of which players have paid subscriptions for

matches and training along with a list of all expenditure incurred on behalf of that team. These records will be available for inspection

by any team or club committee member who gives seven days written notice.

For avoidance of doubt funds paid by players, or on their behalf by parents or other carers are paid to Mount Nod JFC and held by

each team for the furtherance of football activities by that team. If that team decides at any time not to continue or elects to move to

another club all funds held in the name of that team and collected in the name of Mount Nod JFC will be transferred into the Club

bank account.

(g) The Club shall prepare an annual "Financial Statement", in such format as shall be available from The FA from time to time.

The Financial Statement shall be verified by an independent, appropriately qualified accountant and shall be approved by

members at general meeting. A copy of any Financial Statement shall, on demand, be forwarded to The FA.

(h) The Club Property, other than the Club Account, shall be vested in not less than two and no more than four custodians, one of

whom shall be the Treasurer ("the Custodians"),who shall deal with the Club Property as directed by decisions of the Club Committee

and entry in the Minute Book shall be conclusive evidence of such a decision.

(i) The Custodians shall be appointed by the Club in a General Meeting and shall hold office until death or resignation unless

removed by a resolution passed at a General Meeting.

(j) On their removal or resignation a Custodian shall execute a Conveyance in such form as is published by The FA from time to time

to a newly elected Custodian or the existing Custodians as directed by the Club Committee. The Club shall, on request, make a copy

of any Conveyance available to The FA. On the death of a Custodian, any Club Property vested in them shall vest automatically in

the surviving Custodians. If there is only one surviving Custodian, an EGM shall be convened as soon as possible to appoint another

Custodian.

(k) The Custodians shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the Club Property for all expenses and other liabilities reasonably incurred

by them in carrying out their duties.

12. Dissolution

(a) A resolution to dissolve the Club shall only be proposed at a General Meeting and shall be carried by a majority of at least three

quarters of the members present.

(b) The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of the Club Committee shall be responsible for

the winding up of the assets and liabilities of the Club.

(c) Any surplus assets remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Club shall be transferred to another Club,

a Competition, the Parent County Association or The FA for use by them for related community sports.

3. Mount Nod JFC Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers/Spectators

A parent’s/carer’s/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards:

Other players
Officials
Managers
Spectators.

This club will ensure that parents/carers/spectators within the club are always positive and encouraging towards

all of the children - not just their own - and will encourage parents/carers/spectators to:

Applaud the opposition as well as their own team
Avoid coaching the child during the game
Not to shout and scream
Respect the referee’s decision
Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented
Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
Not use inappropriate language

The club will ensure that parents/carers/spectators agree and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Child Protection

Policy.

4. Mount Nod JFC Code of conduct for players

Obligations towards the game

A player should:

Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position
where the desired result has already been achieved.
Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.
Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game
and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.

Not use inappropriate language.

Obligations towards one’s own team

A player should:

Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
Resist any influence that might, or might be seen to, bring into question his commitment to the team winning.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules

A player should:

Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents

A player should:

Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.
Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.

Respect towards the Match Officials

A player should:

Accept the decision of the Match Official without protest.
Avoid words or actions that may mislead a Match Official.
Show due respect towards Match Officials.

Respect towards Team Officials

A player should;

Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict
the spirit of this Code.
Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

Obligations towards the Supporters

A player should:

Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

5.Mount Nod JFC Code of Conduct for Coaches

Set out below is The FA Coaches Association Code of Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed by the National

Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches) that forms the benchmark for all involved in

coaching.

Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.

Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.

Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.

Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.

Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.

Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parents) exactly what is expected of them and also wha tthey, as players,

are entitled to expect from their coach.

Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.

Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour

contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.

Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.

Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.

6.Mount Nod JFC Code of Conduct for Team Officials

This Code applies to all team / club officials (although some items may not apply to all officials).

Obligations towards the Game

The team official should:

Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
Promote and develop his own team having regard to the interest of the Players, Supporters and reputation of the national game.
Share knowledge and experience when invited to do so, taking into account the interest of the body that has requested this rather than personal interests.
Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
Show due respect to Match Officials and others involved in the game.
Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.
Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

Obligations towards the Team

The team official should:

Make every effort to develop the sporting, technical and tactical levels of the club/team, and to obtain the best results by the team,
Using all permitted means.
Give priority to the interests of the team over individual interests.
Resist all illegal or unsporting influences, including banned substances and techniques.
Promote ethical principles.
Show due respect to the interests of players, coaches and other officials, at their own club/team and others.

Obligations towards the Supporters

The team official should:

Show due respect to the interests of supporters.

Respect towards the Match Officials

A team official should:

Accept the decisions of the Match Official without protest.
Avoid words or actions that may mislead a Match Official.
Show due respect towards Match Officials.

7.Mount Nod JFC Anti-Bullying Policy

Statement of Intent

We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all our members so they can participate in

football in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at our Club. If bullying does occur,

all Club members or parents/carers should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively.

We are a TELLING club. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the

Club Welfare Officer or any Committee Member.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person. Bullying results in pain and

distress to the victim. Bullying can be:

• Emotional: being unfriendly, excluding (emotionally and physically), sending hurtful text messages,

tormenting (e.g. hiding football boots/shin guards,threatening gestures).

• Physical: pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence.

• Racist: racial taunts, graffiti, gestures.

• Sexual: unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments.

• Homophobic: because of, or focusing on the issue of sexuality

• Verbal: name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing.

Why is it Important to Respond to Bullying?

Bullying hurts. No one deserves to be a victim of bullying. Everybody has the right to be treated with respect.

Individuals who are bullying need to learn different ways of behaving.

This Club has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to issues of bullying.

Objectives of this Policy

• All Club members, coaches, officials and parents/carers should have an understanding of what bullying is.

• All Club members, officials and coaching staff should know what the Club’s policy is on bullying, and what they

should do if bullying arises.

• As a Club, we take bullying seriously. Players and parents/carers should be assured that they will be supported

when bullying is reported.

• Bullying will not be tolerated.

• All Club members, coaches, officials and parents/carers should have an appreciation of the signs and indicators of bullying.

A child may indicate by signs or behaviour that he or she is being bullied. Adults should be aware of these possible signs

and they should investigate if a child:

• Says he or she is being bullied

• Is unwilling to go to Club sessions

• Becomes withdrawn, anxious or lacking in confidence.

• Feels ill before training sessions

• Comes home with clothes torn or training equipment damaged

• Has possessions that go ‘missing’

• Asks for money or starts stealing money (to pay the bully)

• Has unexplained cuts or bruises

• Is frightened to say what’s wrong

• Gives improbable excuses for any of the above.

Or, in more extreme cases, if a child:

• Starts stammering

• Cries themselves to sleep at night or has nightmares

• Becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable

• Is bullying other children or siblings

• Stops eating

• Attempts or threatens suicide or runs away.

These signs and behaviours may indicate other problems, but bullying should be considered a possibility and should

be investigated.

Procedures

1. Report bullying incidents to the Club Welfare Officer or a member of the Club’s committee or contact the

County Football Association Child Protection Officer (CFA CPO).

2. In cases of serious bullying, the incidents will be referred to the CFA CPO for advice and possibly to the

FA Case Management System.

3. Parents/carers should be informed and will be asked to come in for a meeting to discuss the problem.

4. If necessary and appropriate, the Police will be consulted.

5. The bullying behaviour or threats of bullying must be investigated and the bullying stopped quickly.

6. An attempt will be made to help the bully (bullies) to change their behaviour

7. If mediation fails and the bullying is seen to continue, the Club will initiate an investigation and possible disciplinary

action under the Club constitution.

8. In some cases the parent/carers of the bully or bullied player can be asked to attend training sessions, if they are able to do so and if appropriate.

The Club Committee should monitor the situation for a given period to ensure the bullying is not being repeated.

9. All coaches involved with both individuals should be made aware of the concerns and outcomes of the process.

In the Case of Adults Reported to be Bullying Anyone Within the Club Under 18

1. The CFA CPO should always be informed and will advise on action to be taken where appropriate.

This may include initiating an investigation and possible disciplinary action under the Club constitution.

2. It is anticipated that in most cases where the allegation is made regarding a team manager, official or coach,

The FA’s Child Protection and Best Practice Awareness training may be recommended.

3. More serious cases may be referred to the Police and/or Social Services.

Prevention

• The Club will have a written Constitution, which includes what is acceptable and proper behaviour for all members,

of which the Anti-Bullying Policy is one part.

• All Club members and parents/carers will sign to accept the Constitution upon on joining the Club.

• The Club Welfare Officer will raise awareness about bullying and why it matters and, if issues of bullying arise in the Club,

will consider meeting with members to discuss the issue openly and constructively.

This policy is based on guidance provided to schools by KIDSCAPE.

KIDSCAPE is a voluntary organisation committed to help prevent child bullying. KIDSCAPE can be contacted on

0207 730 3300 or you can access their website via www.kidscape.org.uk.

You may also wish to access www.bullying.co.uk - another website designed to give advice and guidance to parents

and children who are faced with dealing with bullying.

6.Mount Nod JFC Safeguarding Children Policy

1. Mount Nod Junior Football Club acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person

who has been entrusted to its care and is committed to working to provide a safe

environment for all members.

A child or young person is anyone under the age of 18 engaged in any club football activity. We subscribe Mount Nod JFC to

The Football Association’s Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures and endorse and adopt the Policy Statement contained in that document.

2 .The key principles of The FA Safeguarding Children Policy are that:

• The child’s welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration

responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

3. Mount Nod Junior Football Club has a role to play in safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them from physical, sexual

• 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 orientation

• All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately

• Working in partnership with other organisations, children and young people and their parents or carers is essential.

We acknowledge that every child or young person who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and

be protected from poor practice and abuse.

Mount Nod Junior Football Club recognises that this is the or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying. It is noted and accepted that The Football Association’s

Safeguarding Children Regulation (see The FA Handbook) applies to everyone in football whether in a paid or voluntary capacity. This includes those who

are volunteers, match officials, helpers on club tours, football coaches, club officials or medical staff.

4 We endorse and adopt The FA’s Safeguarding Children Guidelines for Recruiting Volunteers and will:

• Develop a role profile

• Request identification documents

• As a minimum, meet and chat with the applicant(s) and where possible conduct interviews before appointing

• Request and follow up with two references before appointing

• Require an FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure where appropriate in line with FA guidelines.

All current Mount Nod Junior Football Club members with direct access to children and young people will be required to complete a

CRB Enhanced Disclosure via The FA CRB Unit.

If there are concerns regarding the appropriateness of an individual, who is already involved or who has approached us to become part of

Mount Nod Junior Football Club, guidance will be sought from The Football Association. It is noted and accepted that The FA will consider

the relevance and significance of the information obtained via The FA CRB Unit Enhanced Disclosure and that all decisions will be made in

the best interests of children and young people.

It is accepted that The FA aims to prevent people with a history of relevant and significant offending from having contact with children or young people

and the opportunity to influence policies or practice with children or young people. This is to prevent direct sexual or physical harm to children and to

minimize the risk of ‘grooming’ within football.

5. Mount Nod Junior Football Club supports The FA’s Whistle Blowing Policy. Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague

can ‘whistle blow’ by contacting The FA Child Protection Manager on 0207 745 4912, by writing to The FA Case Manager at The Football Association,

25 Soho Square, London W1D 4FA or by going directly to the Police, Social Services or the NSPCC.

Mount Nod Junior Football Club encourages everyone to know about it and utilise this if necessary.

6. Mount Nod Junior Football Club has appointed a Club Welfare Officer (CWO) in line with The FA’s role profile and required completion of the

Safeguarding Children Workshop. The post holder will be involved with designated person’s training provided by The FA. The CWO is the first point

of contact for all club members and parents or guardians regarding concerns for the welfare of any child or young person. They will liaise directly with

the CFA CPO and will be familiar with the procedures for referring any concerns. They will also play a proactive role in increasing an awareness of poor

practice and abuse amongst club members.

7 We acknowledge and endorse The FA’s identification of bullying as a category of abuse. Bullying of any kind is not acceptable at our club.

If bullying does occur, all players, parents or guardians should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly.

Incidents need to be reported to the CWO, a member of the committee or, in cases of serious bullying, contact the CFA CPO.

8. Codes of Conduct for Players, Parents or Spectators, Officials and Coaches have been implemented by Mount Nod Junior Football Club.

In order to validate these Codes of Conduct the club has clear sanctions to deal with any misconduct at club level and acknowledges the possibility

of potential sanctions that may be implemented by leagues or the CFA in more serious circumstances. All prospective members will be informed of these Codes.

9 Further advice on Safeguarding Children matters can be obtained from:

• The County Football Association’s Child Protection Officer, whose details can be found in the County Handbook:

• The Football Association/NSPCC Child Protection

• 24-Hour Helpline 0808 800 5000

• www.FootballSafe@TheFA.com