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 - Designated Safeguarding Officer
Laura Hawkins - Assistant Designated Safeguarding Assistant
By Phone: 01622 792140
(9am - 5pm Monday - Friday)
By Email: safeguarding@kentfa.com
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.
Our Safeguarding Promise
Welfare Officers' Hub
Safeguarding in Open Age Football
Safeguarding Young People
Safeguarding Policies and Resources
Safeguarding Courses
Parents' Place
Kids & Youth Corner
Poor Practice
When TO REFER to the county fa designated safeguarding officer
- Repeat offenders
- Any matters where a child could be at risk of harm
- Any matters where there could be a breach of FA Disciplinary Regulations
- Any matters 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, LADO