Safeguarding
Every child should be safe, happy and heard at football. Here's how we look after our players, and exactly who to talk to if something doesn't feel right.
Your first point of contact
Richard Mills
Club Welfare Officer. Approachable, FA safeguarding trained, and there for players, parents and coaches alike. No concern is too small.
welfare@wakefieldathleticjfc.co.ukHow we keep football safe
Vetted volunteers
Coaches and regular volunteers complete FA DBS checks and FA safeguarding training before working with our players.
FA codes of conduct
Players, parents and coaches all sign up to the FA Respect codes of conduct. You'll find them on our Documentation page.
Safe sessions
Sessions are run by at least two adults, with registers, emergency contacts to hand and clear collection arrangements agreed with parents.
Photos with consent
We only publish photos of players where parents have given consent, and we avoid naming children alongside their images on the website or social media.
Positive touchlines
Our Respect rules keep matchdays encouraging. Officials, opponents and our own players are treated with the same courtesy.
Listening first
Players are encouraged to speak to any adult they trust at the club. Every concern raised is taken seriously and handled sensitively.
If something doesn't feel right
You don't need to be certain, and you won't be wasting anyone's time. If a child may be at risk, tell someone.
- Talk to our Club Welfare Officer — Richard Mills at welfare@wakefieldathleticjfc.co.uk. Concerns are handled confidentially.
- Or go direct to the county FA — you can raise a concern with the West Riding FA Designated Safeguarding Officer, or through the FA's safeguarding pages at thefa.com/safeguarding.
- Outside the club: the NSPCC helpline offers free, confidential advice on 0808 800 5000.
- If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.