Safeguarding & Welfare
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY
WE'RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU
The on-going work to make the game as safe and enjoyable as possible is led by The FA, the game’s governing body in this country and is delivered through Liverpool County FA in conjunction with leagues and clubs on Merseyside.
On this page you'll find resources that can assist in making grassroots football safer.
A child or young person may inform you directly that he or she is concerned about someone’s behaviour towards them, or you may become aware, through your own observations or through a third party, of possible abuse occurring.
Telephone: 0151 523 4488 (204)
Telephone: 0151 523 4488 (205) & 07834181411
Telephone: 0151 523 4488 (207) & 07717862893
Telephone: 0151 523 4488 (210) & 07717862892
There are five ways to report a concern:
• To your Club Welfare Officer – please find out from your club who the named person is.
• To your County FA Designated Safeguarding Officer Safeguarding@LiverpoolFA.com
• By emailing or calling The FA Safeguarding Team at Safeguarding@TheFA.com or 0800 169 1863
• Call the NSPCC 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 5000 if urgent and you cannot contact your club, league, or County FA Designated Safeguarding Office.
• Call the Police (999) or Children’s Social Care in your area If it is an emergency because a child or children are at immediate risk.
Any adult or young person with concerns about a colleague’s conduct towards a child or young person can also use whistleblowing by calling 0800 169 1863 and asking for The FA’s safeguarding team, or via email to Safeguarding@TheFA.com
Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help - 0800 1111
Please remember that if you are in immediate danger, ALWAYS call 999
Play Safe
Every year the whole of football in England unites to promote Play Safe – The FA-led countrywide campaign to focus attention on the vital importance of safeguarding across our national game.
DBS APPLICATION SUPPORT
You can download guidance produced by The FA and Liverpool FA for DBS Application support by clicking the button below.
Mental Health
Liverpool County FA is committed to ensuring that all involved with grassroots football locally have access to mental health support.
BEST PRACTICE AND GUIDANCE NOTES – THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY
Over the years The FA has compiled guidance documents to help clubs create fun, safe and inclusive environments.
Safeguarding Courses
England Football Learning offers a number of safeguarding courses for all members of the grassroots football community.