Safeguarding in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND FA OFFERS A RANGE OF SAFEGUARDING SERVICES AND TRAINING TO HELP CREATE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE
We ensure safeguarding requirements are met as a requirement of club affiliation and we support clubs to maintain these standards. This includes making unannounced safeguarding visits to clubs.
GET IN TOUCH
Mel Sandwith
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Phone: 01900 511800
(9am-5pm Monday - Friday)
Email: Safeguarding@CumberlandFA.com
safeguarding courses and workshops
The FA Bootroom is the place to find out about the range of courses offered to Grassroots Football Clubs. The FA now administer and deliver these courses centrally (and mainly online).
Obtaining a DBS Check (Formally CRC)
Every coach within the Youth game is required to hold a valid and in-date FA Specific DBS Check. Coaches should speak with their Club Welfare Officer to arrange a DBS.
For more details on the DBS Check please click HERE
How we handle reported concerns
If you have any concerns that you wish to raise, or any issues that you wish to discuss, please don't hesitate to contact us.