Safeguarding and Welfare
BUILDING A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL
The FA is committed to ensuring every child and young person has a safe, positive and enjoyable experience within football. This is delivered locally by Dorset FA working together with leagues and clubs within our county.
In this section of our website you will find all the necessary information on safeguarding policies, digital guidance, local initiatives and details of upcoming courses.
Outside of Office Hours
For any urgent safeguarding matters outside of main office hours please contact NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or in a case of emergency please contact Dorset Police on 101 or 999
Get In Touch
Safeguarding Contacts:
Kevin Pike (Designated Safeguarding Officer)
By Phone: 01202 688270
By Mobile: 07903 574657
By Email: safeguarding@dorsetfa.com
Justine Mosley (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer)
By Phone: 01202 688207
Safeguarding Support in dorset
Information to support the delivery of Safeguarding in Dorset
safeguarding in football
1) Football's Safeguarding Framework
2) Reporting Concerns
3) Safer Recruitment and DBS Checks
4) Safeguarding Training
5) Designated Safequarding Officer (DSO) Network
6) Safeguarding in the Digital World
7) Children and Young People (Under 18's)
8) Parents and Carers
9) Support for Survivors
10) Safeguarding Adults in Disability Football
11) The Complete Downloads Directory
12) Other Key Safeguarding Organisations
resources to help coaches support players
yOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Anyone working in an eligible role, directly working with children and young people such as managers and coaches must hold an in-date DBS. When you apply for or renew a DBS online, your Club Welfare Officer will still need to see your original ID documents. Your Club Welfare Officer can then verify these online to submit your application.
To apply or renew a DBS online visit the following:
Anyone who has taken a 3 hour, face to face Safeguarding Children Workshop can renew their re-certification online. Please follow the guidance document below to complete the course.
This online course is written for Secretaries, Chairman, Treasurers and Club Welfare Officers. Please follow the guidance document below to complete the course.
