Safeguarding and Welfare
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and at Kent FA, we take safeguarding extremely seriously. It is the responsibility of everyone involved in football, including parents and carers, coaches and spectators.
Kent FA recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk by seeking to protect them from all forms of abuse and poor practice. We are therefore committed to working to provide and promote a safe environment for all children and young people to participate in the sport across the county.
Within this section of our website, you'll find all the necessary policies on safeguarding and welfare, details on how to raise a safeguarding concern and links to available courses and safeguarding guidance.
Get In Touch
Lucy Kidd
Head of Safeguarding
Laura Hawkins and Sara Quinlan
Designated Safeguarding Assistants
01622 792140 (9am - 5pm Monday - Friday)
If a child is in immediate danger, please contact the police.
For guidance related to a safeguarding concern outside of office hours, please email Safeguarding@KentFA.com or call NSPCC 24/7 on 0808 800 5000
WHEN SHOULD I REFER TO THE COUNTY FA DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING OFFICER?
- Repeat offenders
- Any matter where a child could be at risk of harm
- Any matter where there could be a breach of FA Disciplinary Regulations
- Any matter that you have tried to address but continue to happen in the club
- Any incidents that have the involvement of a statutory agency i.e. Police, Social Services, Local Authority Designated Officer