Club Welfare Officer Support Hub
WELCOME TO THE DURHAM FA WELFARE OFFICER SUPPORT HUB!
In this section you will find useful tools, information and guidance to support you in your integral role of ensuring grassroots football is safe and fun for children and young people!
Below you will find;
- FA Safeguarding Resources, including policy templates and guidance on safeguarding in grassroots football
- Welfare Officer Support Videos on using the Whole Game System to its full potential to support safeguarding at your club
- Links to digital and virtual FA Safeguarding Education Courses
Using the Safeguarding Tab in the FA Whole Game System
Get in touch
Michael Bell
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Richard Hughes
Assistant Designated Safeguarding Officer (Part Time)
T: 0191 3872928 (Option 1 then Option 1)
Safeguarding Thresholds
Find out more about Safeguarding Thresholds in grassroots football
Click HereWelfare officer support survey
FA Safeguarding Resources
A full library of free reources to support clubs and leagues to ensure safeguards are in place.
Dealing with Complaints and Discipline issues at your Club
Dealing with issues of poor practice or misconduct from volunteers or parents/spectators can seem somewhat daunting at first however by following a clear process as outlined below such matters can be dealt with both efficiently and appropriately.
FA Safeguarding Education Courses - Online
Here you can find information on online courses such as FA Safeguarding for Committee Members and FA Guide to Safeguarding Adults
FA Grassroots Welfare Officer Support - Youtube Videos
Here you can find some short support videos on using the FA Whole Game System to support your role as a Welfare Officer
FA DBS Whole Game System Integration
The FA have launched an improved process for dealing with DBS applications at clubs. The new process basically involves using WGS to start any DBS application whether for a new volunteer joining a club; or, for DBS renewal for an existing volunteer with a club.
Information for Parents and Carers
The FA is asking every parent/carer with a child involved in football to take a few minutes to watch our parent/carer video above called ‘Let’s talk about keeping children safe in football’. It outlines what you should expect from your club and how you can play your part in safeguarding your child.
Guidance for different age groups and understanding children's rights
A child is someone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Once they turn 18, they are legally an adult.
Taking Safeguarding online
Find out how to stay safe online when using Social Media
Keeping Football Safe in Durham County
Find out more about safeguarding children in grassroots football
The Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) Network
Football is proud to have a network of Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSO) across football – all supporting safe and fun environments for everyone. The majority of this network consists of volunteers within grassroots football.
