Safeguarding and Welfare

SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY

English football takes safeguarding extremely seriously. The ongoing work to make the game as safe and enjoyable as possible is led by The FA, the game’s governing body in this country. This work is delivered through County FAs such as ourselves in conjunction with leagues and clubs. The leads for Safeguarding at Leicestershire and Rutland are:

Joe Dunmore

Senior Safeguarding Lead

Emma Haywood

Designated Safeguarding Officer

Jamie Clarke

Deputy Senior Safeguarding Lead

Penny Hajek

Board Safeguarding Champion

Sam Deacon

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer

To speak to one of the safeguarding team please call 0116 286 7828 option 1 or email

safeguarding@leicestershirefa.com

Download the The FA Safeguarding Strategy 202 4-25

If you have a safeguarding concern, you can report it to us at any time of the day through our Safeguarding Reporting Form. Complete the form below and we will review the information and investigate every report that is sent to us

Youth Footballers Hub

A specific page to help, support and inform young people in football

Leicestershire and Rutland CFA — DBS (Previously known as a CRC)

FA Staff member teaches girl how to use the internet safely — Taking Safeguarding online

Girls Wildcats — Players & Parents Safeguarding FAQ's

Can our volunteers renew their safeguarding online?

Yes find out how you can renew online here.

I'm a coach but not involved with a youth club, how do I complete a DBS?

We can only process a Criminal Records Check if you are going to join the FA Licensed Coaches club. Details of how to do this can be found on our DBS page.

I am the new CWO - how do I register as the verifier?

If your are on Whole Game System as the Club Welfare Officer, contact s afeguarding@leicestershirefa.com to register as the verifier.

How do I verify documents?

Please email safeguarding@leicestershirefa.com

A volunteer has completed the safeguarding workshop but it is not showing on their record?

If you are querying a record we would need to have full details of the individual before searching records. That must include full birth name, as well the name they are known as now, address, DOB as well as any previous addresses. You will need to speak to the individual to find out this information. If by searching you still can't find the information you need, please contact coacheducation@leicestershirefa.com

Get In Touch

Emma Haywood

Call: 0116 286 7828 (opt. 1)

Email: Safeguarding@LeicestershireFA.com

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