Pitstone and Ivinghoe Junior Football Club place the utmost importance on the issue of child protection. We believe that all children have the right to participate in their sport in a safe and enjoyable environment where they are protected from any form of abuse. All of our coaches and managers have undertaken a Child Protection workshop as part of their Level 1 Coaching Certificate and in addition we have a designated Child Welfare Officer, Alison Broad, who can be contacted via childwelfare@pandifootball.net or by telephone on 01296 662576. We also have a Deputy Child Welfare Officer, Rhona Stapledon, who can be also be contacted via childwelfare@pandifootball.net or by telephone on 01296 660323. If you have any concerns at all, whether you are a player, parent, manager or friend, please do not hesitate to contact either Alison, Rhona or one of the helplines listed below. You will be listened to very carefully and we will take immediate action to investigate any problems raised. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for details on Pitstone and Ivinghoe JFC's Child Welfare Policy (available as a downloadable PDF). Useful Points of ContactThe FA / NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000This is a helpline that the FA has set up in conjunction with the NSPCC to provide a 24 hour free and confidential service to anyone who has Child Protection concerns that they wish to discuss.Child Line 0800 1111This offers confidential 24 hour telephone advice to children who are being bullied, abused or who are at risk in any way.Child Protection in Sport Unit 0116 234 7278/7280A central point for sports organisations in relation to Child Protection in sport.FA County Child Protection Officer 01367 242099Berks & Bucks FA Websiteswww.TheFA.com/GoalThe FA website which provides all of the latest information and best practice guides on Child Protection issues. www.self-help.org.uk This is a free online specialised child protection resource which provides a general list of 1,000 self-help organisations in the UK. www.sportprotects.org.uk This is the website for the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU). This organisation is a registered charity funded by the NSPCC and Sport England and is designed for use by anyone involved in sport or child protection. |